England cricket captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the upcoming test series against Sri Lanka 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.
Endland’s Ben Stokes celebrates winning the Test match series during day three of the Third Rothesay Test match at Edgbaston, Birmingham, England , Sunday July 28, 2024. England ’s Ben Stokes bats during day three of the Third Rothesay Test match at Edgbaston, Birmingham, England , Sunday July 28, 2024. England ’s Ben Stokes walks off after being caught during day two of the Third Rothesay Test match at Edgbaston, Birmingham, England , Saturday July 27, 2024.
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.“The allrounder is aiming to return for England’s winter test tour of Pakistan,” England said in a statement.England vice captain Ollie Pope will lead the team in Stokes’ absence against Sri Lanka.
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