The Durham quick has been largely surplus to England's requirements in a home season taking place against the backdrop of the coronavirus.
England face Australia in three Twenty20s starting on Friday before taking on their oldest foes in a further three one-day internationals.
The skipper can call on veteran new-ball partners James Anderson and Stuart Broad, the express pace of Jofra Archer and Mark Wood and the impressive
With two sessions to go, Windies still need 165 for victory with Roston Chase (12*) and Jermaine Blackwood (1 not out) at the crease.
Wood and star all-rounder Stokes arrived on Monday night, while the majority of the squad reached the on-site hotel on Tuesday.
England cricketers have returned to outdoor training and Wood said it was a 'weird' experience having to maintain distance from coach and physio.
Wood on Wednesday said the pandemic has "burst the bubble" that sportspersons exist in.
With the deadly virus ensuring a complete shutdown of events globally, Woods is hoping the forced break will give him enough time to sort out
Set to make a world record 466 to win, South Africa reached 181 for two before Stokes bowled home captain Faf du Plessis for 35.
Pacers James Anderson and Mark Wood return from injuries while keeper Jonny Bairstow makes a return having been dropped for the New Zealand tour.
England's fast bowling options have been further depleted with Olly Stone latest to be sidelined due to injury.
England have been dealt another injury blow with fast bowler Mark Wood ruled out of the entire Ashes series.
Wood will be out for up to six weeks after suffering a side strain during last Sunday's historic World Cup final victory over New Zealand.
Headlined by Roy, Bairstow and Stokes, England reached the summit at Lord's.
Malinga, who returned with exceptional figures of four for 43 in his 10 overs, became only the second Sri Lankan to pick 50 World Cup
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