• All-rounder could be fast-tracked for Perth if cleared by police[br]• Stokes has flown to unusual Zealand to rep match-fitBen Stokes is readying himself to create an astonishing England return during the ongoing Ashes series in the event that he is cleared by police following his arrest over a late-night incident in Bristol two months ago.
Though the all-rounder is still waiting to discover this – and is currently unavailable to play for the national team while doing so – there is a growing belief that,if given the all-clear, a backdated cricketing suspension covering the matches he has already missed could result and he would be allowed to join the embattled tour.
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Source: guardian.co.uk