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Stokes stuns with SEED in bowling return

Stokes stuns with SEED in bowling return

News.com.au24-05-2025

Cricket: In his return to bowling in the Test arena, Ben Stokes has starred with the ball against Zimbabwe, picking up two wickets.

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