He had a second operation on October 4 to remove two screws and scar tissue and was given the all-clear by his consultant and the England and Wales Cricket Board medical team to resume training. Emerald Group has ended its brand relationship with Yorkshire over the county's handling of the Azeem Rafiq racism case, with other sponsors either following suit or seeking urgent talks. "He's sharp and as pure a ball-striker as there is in the game and that's what oozes out of him in the Mosconi Cup arena. He will be looking to be the man of the hour. He has it in him. We expect him to bring his best on and away from the table as a member of the team." "Ben Stokes is virtually irreplaceable in any format; he is one of the great all-rounders in cricket.