Aussie star Smith welcomes Stokes' return

By Steve Larkin and Scott Bailey
Updated October 26 2021 - 5:32pm, first published 5:27pm
Allrounder Ben Stokes has been added to England's squad for the Ashes cricket tour to Australia.
Allrounder Ben Stokes has been added to England's squad for the Ashes cricket tour to Australia.

Australia's star batsman Steve Smith says the return of England's talisman Ben Stokes is a welcome fillip for the looming Ashes series.

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