After Ben Stokes’ recall to the England team, Derek Pringle looks at the enforced absence of another star all-rounder some 32 years ago

Up for the fight! Ben Stokes revels in being centre stage for England

Ben Stokes’ reinstatement as a match-winning England cricketer did not take long, coming as it did with a man-of-the-match award in his second game back following a five-month ban. The team have missed him but not, it seems, as much as he has missed them.
The symbiosis between a star player and his team is obvious but it can get complicated. Did Stokes’ absence mak...