Played Pakistan Series With 'Ridiculous Pain' Says Ben Stokes

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has said that he played the three-match One-day International series against Pakistan with "ridiculous pain" in his left index finger after he was called up to lead the

Stokes felt that the injection should do its work before the Tests against India. Stokes is set to play for Northern Superchargers in the first few rounds of The Hundred before joining the Test squad.

"I've got a bit of a break now which should give the steroids time to take effect and allow me to play pain free in the Hundred and then against India. The plan is still to take some part in the Hundred, although everyone will need to be as careful as possible where COVID is concerned. I know the ECB are working hard on getting that right."

"Hopefully my finger won't be a problem by the time the India Test series comes around, because that is a huge series and one, we are all desperate to perform well in," said Stokes.