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Ben Foakes refreshed after winter off and ready for England second chance


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SOURCE: http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/28679834/ben-foakes-refreshed-winter-ready-england-second-chance
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Surrey's Ben Foakes looks forward to returning to England duty after being recalled for the Sri Lanka Test series (1:05)Ben Foakes says he has got his "enjoyment and determination back" ahead of England's Test series in Sri Lanka next month, after feeling like he had lost his love for the game during a difficult 2019 season.Foakes starred on England's last trip to Sri Lanka, hitting 107 on Test debut and impressing behind the stumps after being added to the touring squad following an injury to Jonny Bairstow, but was unexpectedly dropped for the third and final Test of their next series in the Caribbean, and had a face-to-face chat with selector Ed Smith ahead of the home season to work out where he stood.But rather than starring in the County Championship to press his case for inclusion in England's Ashes, Foakes found himself running on empty. It's been quite difficult being sat on the outside, not quite knowing where you stand, but I guess that's part and parcel of being the guy in the middle."It's definitely a challenge, especially during a county season when there are England games going on and you're not sure whether you need to be ready in case [of a call-up]."He is also wary of developing a reputation as being a specialist wicketkeeper, and hopes that he can prove himself to be an all-round package thanks to his batting."I'm quite hard on myself," he said.

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