3 players who can replace Ben Stokes in England Test squad

Sam Curran

For a genuine, like-for-like all-rounder replacement, England can look no further than Surrey’s Sam Curran. Boasting 24 Tests of experience, Curran is a proven international performer. While his First-Class batting average hovers at a healthy 30.31, it is his bowling that gives England a distinct tactical edge, having claimed 221 wickets in 147 First-Class innings.

His ability to extract lethal swing with his left-arm pace is an invaluable asset in English conditions. Backed by solid domestic leadership experience, a revitalised Curran offers the ideal balance of swing bowling and lower-middle-order batting aggression.