Ben Stokes injury update
Ben Stokes injury update, England’s test captain Ben Stokes has found himself in bit of trouble due to a hamstring injury he suffered while playing for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred Men’s competition.
His injury has made his participation the upcoming test series against Sri Lanka, which will start in nine days, in doubt.
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The Superchargers needed 153 to win against Manchester Originals and Ben Stokes came out to open the innings alongside Matthew Short. He played only four balls before a hamstring concern forced him out of the action.
Stokes ran quickly for a single during the chase and felt discomfort after completing the run, he immediately fell on the ground and threw his gloves in frustration.
The red-ball captain of the England team ended his night on crutches, and will go for a scan today, which likely end his chances to participate in the three-match test series against Sri Lanka.
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Ben Stokes injury update, Stokes made his comeback into The Hundred after three years but has only scored four runs in three innings with the bat and failed to bag a wicket.
However, Stokes has played a knock of not out 57 off 28 during the run-chase in fourth innings of the third test against West Indies, his most recent outing in test.
And his exclusion from the test series against Sri Lanka is a big setback for England. While opener Zak Crawley is already not in frame to play the series due to fractured finger.
England vs Sri Lanka WTC Final 2025 battle
The Ben Stokes-led side has recently defeated West Indies 3-0 in the home series to climb up to sixth place on the WTC standings.
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This is an important series for both the sides to secure their first-ever participation in the WTC Final. Sri Lanka, currently in fourth spot, also aim to give English side a tough fight in the series.
The first test match of the England versus Sri Lanka series will commence on August 21 and will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester.
