Cricket: Stokes – Boxing Day gift for England

Ben Stokes joined England squad during their training session ahead of Boxing Day Test against South Africa at Centurion. England spent their Christmas Day training for their opening Test match against the Proteas. All-rounder Stokes has returned to full training after his father showed signs of improvement. Stokes missed training on Christmas Eve after his father Ged was taken to hospital in Johannesburg. However, the illness continues to affect the England camp as opening batsman Ollie Pope, all-rounder Chris Woakes and spinner Jack Leach missed practice on Christmas Day.