Stokes: Focus no problem for England ahead of NZ series
The HinduBen Stokes does not expect England to have any problem with focus going into the Test series with New Zealand as its incredible 2019 nears its conclusion. Stokes enjoyed a starring role in England's incredible World Cup final triumph over the Black Caps and then played one of the greatest Test innings of all time to inspire a remarkable one-wicket victory in the third Ashes encounter against Australia at Headingley. READ | West Indies breaks record T20 losing streak "The thing about our winter is that it's pretty hectic again, we've got so much to focus on that summer 2019's pretty much been and gone. Stokes was speaking after day one of England's tour match against New Zealand A in Whangarei, where there were brief fears for the fitness of Root after he took a blow to the leg.