By Chris Stocks

THE absence of Ben Stokes has completely overshadowed the build-up to this Test series between England and India that starts in Nottingham on Wednesday.There’s no doubt that Joe Root’s men will be affected – on and off the field – by the news that the all-rounder, who is the heartbeat of this team, has had to take an indefinite break from the game to look after his mental wellbeing and rest his injured finger.Yet England know they still have a job to do against India.Root’s team will be keen to avenge their 3-1 mauling in India ea...