'Brilliant story if he does': England leave door open for Stokes' Ashes return

England captain retired from international game in JuneKey says Fleming will start as Test coach in SeptemberRob Key has opened the door for Ben Stokes to return to England’s Test team a month after the former captain’s shock international retirement, saying he “wouldn’t be surprised” if the 35-year-old decides to come back into a new-look red-ball set-up for next summer’s Ashes.England’s managing director of men’s cricket insisted his relationship with Stokes has not frayed beyond repair should the player decide to return to the international fold. “Not at all, not as far as I’m concerned,” Key said. England Men's MD refuses to rule out possibility of comeback for recently retired allrounder

England cricket chief Rob Key has left the door open to Ben Stokes coming out of international retirement to play in next summer's home Ashes series against Australia.