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Ben Stokes is a doubt for England's World Cup opener against New Zealand on Thursday because of a hip issue.

Positivity has been the watchword for Ben Stokes since taking over as England cricket captain a year ago and he was oozing it on Thursday on the eve of a highly anticipated Ashes series against Australia. About his own battered body, which he believes is ready to stand up to scrutiny in the most storied test series in the sport. Facing reporters wearing a bucket hat, Stokes was calmness personified while many in cricket are getting caught up in the excitement of what is likely to be an explosive few weeks between two long-time rivals, starting with the first test at Edgbaston from Friday.

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