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Ben Stokes: England Test captain gives up alcohol to help injury recovery

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Ben Stokes says he gave up alcohol at the start of the year to help with recovery from injury.

England captain had surgery on his left hamstring in December after suffering a tear.

Stokes said he has not had an alcoholic drink since the beginning of January .

England 's international summer begins with a one -off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge .

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