England captain Ben Stokes downplayed concerns about his injury and expressed readiness for the second Test against New Zealand. Despite pulling up while bowling in the series opener, he managed his body well and is looking forward to the upcoming match. Stokes scored 80 in the first Test and praised teammate Harry Brook for his impressive performance. Stokes also commended Brydon Carse for his all-round contribution, with Carse taking ten wickets in the match. The skipper highlighted the team’s relentless bowling effort in the first Test victory.
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