Expecting Ben Stokes to come to Australia for the Ashes, want to play against the best players: Nathan Lyon

The Ashes: Australia spinner Nathan Lyon said that he is expecting and hoping that Ben Stokes joins the England squad at some point during their tour of the country later this year.

Australia spin bowler Nathan Lyon expects Ben Stokes to play some part in the upcoming Ashes series Down Under, as speculation continues over the England all-rounder's participation.

Stokes has taken an indefinite break from cricket to focus on his mental health while also recovering from a second operation on a broken finger, and was not included in coach Chris Silverwood's squad for the Ashes.