Pace duo Jofra Archer and Olly Stone had already been ruled out because of long-term injury issues, with Silverwood making it clear Stokes will be allowed to return to Test cricket in his own time. "The opportunities and belief they gave me last year is something I am truly grateful for and now it's all down to unfinished business with this incredible squad. We're after a top four spot and we're going to work extremely hard to get it!" Just over an hour after Ballance's statement was released, Rafiq posted on Twitter: "Funny how things change from complete denial to I accepted everything over a 14 month period?" Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player