<p id="thickbox_headline">Talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes has been added to the England squad for the tour of Australia later this year, delivering a huge boost in their bid to reclaim the Ashes.</p>.<p>The 30-year-old declared he is refreshed after taking time out from the game both for his mental well-being and also underwent two operations on a fractured left index finger.</p>.<p>"I am looking forward to seeing my mates and being on the field with them. I'm ready for Australia," he said in an England and Wales Cricket Board statement.</p>.<p><strong>Check out the latest DH videos:</strong></p>
<p id="thickbox_headline">Talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes has been added to the England squad for the tour of Australia later this year, delivering a huge boost in their bid to reclaim the Ashes.</p>.<p>The 30-year-old declared he is refreshed after taking time out from the game both for his mental well-being and also underwent two operations on a fractured left index finger.</p>.<p>"I am looking forward to seeing my mates and being on the field with them. I'm ready for Australia," he said in an England and Wales Cricket Board statement.</p>.<p><strong>Check out the latest DH videos:</strong></p>