Brendon McCullum Puts Faith in CSK to Keep Ben Stokes' Ashes Ambitions on Track

 Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has expressed his confidence in Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to help keep Ben Stokes' Ashes ambitions on track. Stokes is currently recovering from a finger injury sustained during the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is set to join the England squad for the upcoming series against India. McCullum believes that Stokes' time with CSK will be beneficial for his recovery and preparation ahead of the Ashes.

Stokes' Road to Recovery:

Ben Stokes suffered a finger injury during the IPL while playing for Rajasthan Royals. The injury forced him to pull out of the tournament and miss England's two-match Test series against New Zealand. Stokes has been working hard on his recovery and is set to join the England squad for the five-match Test series against India, starting in August.

McCullum's Confidence in CSK: Brendon McCullum, who is the head coach of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, has expressed his confidence in CSK's ability to help Stokes with his recovery. McCullum played for CSK in 2014 and 2015 and believes that the team's support staff and facilities will be beneficial for Stokes.

In a recent interview, McCullum said, "I have no doubt that CSK will take care of Ben Stokes. He's a world-class player and they will have the best people looking after him. He will have access to some of the best facilities and support staff in the IPL, which will be beneficial for his recovery."

Stokes' Importance to England's Ashes Campaign: Ben Stokes is a key player for England and his form will be crucial to their chances in the upcoming Ashes series against Australia. Stokes was instrumental in England's historic Ashes victory in 2019, where he played a match-winning role in the third Test at Headingley.

Conclusion: Ben Stokes' recovery and preparation ahead of the Ashes is crucial for England, and Brendon McCullum's confidence in CSK's ability to help Stokes is a positive sign. Stokes is a world-class player and his presence will be crucial for England's chances in the upcoming Test series against India and the Ashes later this year. With the support of CSK, Stokes will be hoping to regain his form and fitness ahead of the crucial series.