Ben Stokes set to return to England training after his father's condition improves
Ged Stokes, England all-rounder Ben's father, has improved to a stable condition.
Published : Dec 25, 2019 15:26 IST
England all-rounder Ben Stokes' father's condition has improved to stable after he was hospitalised with a serious illness.
Ged Stokes was taken to hospital in Johannesburg on Monday and was in a critical condition, but received good news two days later.
A statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said Ged "has shown signs of improvement following his admittance to hospital in Johannesburg on Monday.
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"He remains in intensive care, but has responded positively to treatment and is now in a stable condition."
Ben Stokes is expected to play a full part in practice on Christmas Day ahead of the first Test against South Africa starting on Thursday.