England captain Ben Stokes is all set to return to the T20 format after a while. According to ESPNCricinfo reports, it has been learnt that he will play in the Hundred for Northern Superchargers and this will be their first time playing in the league since 2021.

Reports claimed that the England and Wales Cricket Board has given Ben Stokes the green light to play in the league. The all-rounder will play under Andrew Flintoff, who will be his coach. Northern Superchargers in Hundred T20 league ready to go Starting July 23rd.

This will be the first time in three years that Ben Stokes has played in the Hundred. He last played for Northern Superchargers in 2021, having featured in two matches. But since taking over the leadership of the England Test team, he has prioritised the longer format of the game and has made sure that he gives his all for the national team in that format.

This was due to Ben Stokes battling a knee injury. The all-rounder during the Hundred 2021 faced a severe panic attack and He collapsed on the bathroom floor of his hotel. After that, he took a break and finally, after the ICC World Cup 2023, he underwent knee surgery and is now fully fit.

For the 2024 edition of the Hundred, Ben Stokes would have… has been made available for four group stage matches and if The Northern Superchargers qualify and he will also play those matches. The all-rounder will be available to play Starting August 6th in a game against Birmingham Phoenix.

Ben Stokes will play under Andrew Flintoff, who will be the league’s head coach for the first time. Two of England’s best players will join forces and it will be a huge boost for the Northern Superchargers, who will be one of the favourites to win the tournament.

The first week of The Hundred will feature less important players. This is because England players will play the third Test against the West Indies, which will clash with the league. The Three Lions players will be released to play immediately after the third Test at Edgbaston.

The Hundred are facing injury problems even before the tournament starts

The Hundred has also been marred by a number of injuries. Will Smeed (Phoenix) and Tash Farrant (Oval Invincibles) will miss the tournament due to hamstring injuries. Joe Root and Zak Crawley will also miss the first few games and in their place, Riley Meredith (Trent Rockets) and James Neesham (London Spirit) have signed short-term deals.

Apart from this, Tim Southee also replaced Naseem Shah in Phoenix. The fast bowler was denied a No Objection Certificate by the PCB. Also, Mitchell Santner replaced Daniel Sams at Northern Superchargers, who had been ruled out due to a knee injury.