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Ben Stokes dad in stable condition in hospital after falling seriously ill as England ace resumes training

, Ben Stokes dad in stable condition in hospital after falling seriously ill as England ace resumes training

BEN STOKES left his fathers bedside to train with England today and now hopes to play in the First Test.

Superstar all-rounder Stokes dad Ged, 64, showed signs of improvement in a Johannesburg hospital but remains in intensive care after suffering a serious illness.

Stokes’ father Ged, left, is in a stable condition in hospital after falling ‘seriously ill’
, Ben Stokes dad in stable condition in hospital after falling seriously ill as England ace resumes training
Ben Stokes has returned to England training and hopes to feature in the First Test

He is now in a stable condition.

Although Stokes is unlikely to make a final decision until shortly before the showdown with South Africa begins tomorrow morning, he is hopeful of taking the field.

But Englands sickness bug continued to strike with batsman Ollie Pope, fast bowler Chris Woakes and spinner Jack Leach all unable to join the teams Christmas Day practice.

The trio have not been ruled out of the First Test but it means Englands starting XI is completely up in the air.

At least Stuart Broad and Jofra Archer – who missed all five days of Englands warm-up matches – are almost back to full health.

An England spokesman said: Ben Stokes father, 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 played a full part in practice ahead of the First Test starting on Boxing Day.

The Stokes family wishes to thank everyone for their support and in particular the medical practitioners in South Africa for their care of Ged.

The ECB continues to request that the media and public respect Ben and his familys privacy at this time.

England (possible): Burns, Sibley, Denly, Root (capt), Stokes, Bairstow, Buttler (wkt), Curran, Archer, Broad, Anderson.

, Ben Stokes dad in stable condition in hospital after falling seriously ill as England ace resumes training
Stokes has had the best year of his career after firing England to victory in the Third Ashes Test against Australia
, Ben Stokes dad in stable condition in hospital after falling seriously ill as England ace resumes training
Stokes claimed the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award

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