As Steve Smith said when it was confirmed that the England all-rounder would return for the Ashes later this year, "any team is more dangerous when you've got someone like Ben Stokes playing". He will be back in England's T20 side, so what does that mean for the current top six? "So there are opportunities there as well and it could be good timing for a new manager to come in too. "But this time I must agree with him that the freedom of choice is essential for everyone, whether it's me or somebody else," the 34-year-old told reporters in Turin, where he is competing at the season-ending ATP Finals. The Metropolitan Police said the incident happened in an "extremely busy" area on Friday night and are appealing for witnesses to contact the force; 52-year-old, who is from the Luton area, has sustained a serious head injurySaturday 20 November 2021 15:12, UK