"My kid was at a deficit, he couldn't defend himself, I had to protect him." "For me to take him out - and he's European level as well - so getting him out of there, I'm happy with that. "Thank you again for the support, all love, god bless you all and we're going to be back soon." Ben Stokes' return to action has been delayed after the opening day of England's warm-up match against England Lions in Brisbane was cut short due to rain.