Ben Stokes’ inclusion for the Ashes tour of Australia was under renewed scrutiny after the Sun newspaper published video footage purporting to show him engaged in a street brawl. In the video posted by the Sun, which headlined its front-page splash ‘Hit for Six’, Ben Stokes appears to be fighting with two men, one of whom is holding a bottle. England ODI regular Alex Hales -- an Ashes long-shot who did not make the Test squad -- was also left out of Wednesday’s match after being with Stokes on Sunday night. ‘Cancel England’s flights!’But Strauss conceded Stokes’ incident could lead to a re-think, a point emphasised by England limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan after Wednesday’s win. Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen, jokingly suggested the Sun’s story spelt the end for the current side’s Ashes hopes, tweeting: “Oh No!

Source: Hindustan Times September 28, 2017 04:30 UTC