Stokes has been dealing with a recurring left hamstring injury. He first suffered the injury during The Hundred in August and missed the Test series against Sri Lanka. The all-rounder returned to action during the Pakistan tour, but the injury resurfaced during the New Zealand series two months later.
Speaking on the Untapped podcast, Stokes admitted the injury came as a shock. The skipper revealed he hasn’t consumed alcohol since January 2. He stated that he made a personal commitment to avoid drinking until completing his rehab and returning to the field.
"I don't think I'll ever be completely sober, but I've not had a drink since January 2... I said to myself: 'Not until I finish my injury rehab and get back on the field'," he added.
I Haven’t Got Any Interest in Stopping - Ben Stokes
"The day I wake up and can’t be bothered to do the training is getting towards that time you don’t really want it any more. But I haven’t got any interest in stopping."
Ben Stokes Set to Return After Five-Month Injury Break
Ben Stokes is set to make his return after a five-month injury break in England’s upcoming one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, starting on May 11.
Stokes will be eager to lead his team to redemption. This series is the start of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle, with both England and India aiming to secure early points after missing out on the 2025 WTC Final.
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