Stokes Ruled Out Of England's Test Series Against Sri Lanka Because Of Torn Hamstring
Stokes suffered the injury while batting for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred competition on Sunday, and was later seen on crutches.
England cricket captain Ben Stokes was ruled out of the upcoming test series against Sri Lanka on Tuesday because of a torn hamstring sustained in a domestic game at the weekend.
The 33-year-old Stokes suffered the injury while batting for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred competition on Sunday, and was later seen on crutches.
Stokes will miss all three tests of England's series against Sri Lanka which begins on Aug. 21.
“The allrounder is aiming to return for England’s winter test tour of Pakistan," England said in a statement.
The first test against Pakistan is on Oct. 7 in Multan.
England vice captain Ollie Pope will lead the team in Stokes' absence against Sri Lanka. England said it isn't adding to the squad for the series.
'England Men's Test Captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out for the rest of the summer after tearing his left hamstring while playing for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred on Sunday.As a result of the scans conducted in Leeds on Tuesday, Stokes will miss England's three-match Rothesay Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins at Emirates Old Trafford on Wednesday, 21 August. There will be no addition to the squad for this series. The all-rounder is aiming to return for England's winter Test tour of Pakistan, scheduled to start in early October. The tour includes three Test matches in Multan, Karachi, and Rawalpindi. England batter Ollie Pope will captain the side in Ben’s absence.', read England Cricket's press release
Published By : Jishu Bhattacharya
Published On: 13 August 2024 at 22:52 IST