Curran makes way for Stokes but England set for more of the same | Vic Marks

The spotlight will be on returning all-rounder at a venue where swing, and England’s fine record, could mean the match, and the series against India, will be wrapped up before Wednesday

Trent Bridge, some green grass, a first autumnal chill in the air plus the sudden appearance of news reporters who seldom show so much interest in Test cricket.

Everyone knows what to expect. Ben Stokes’s every move, every grimace and smile will be minutely monitored; so, too, the reception he receives when he comes out to bat. The ball will swing around deviously so that England’s seamers, including Stokes, overwhelm the India batsmen and the series will be secured.

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