England captain Joe Root has announced Ben Stokes will return for the third Test after being cleared of affray at Bristol Crown Court. Stokes, who was acquitted just three days ago after a case which began almost 11 months earlier following a late-night brawl in the Clifton area of Bristol, will replace his fellow all-rounder Sam Curran against India at Trent Bridge today.

Root described the switch as "probably one of the most difficult selections" he has been part of as Test captain, but added Stokes is confident he is mentally ready to play again.