Ben Stokes. Photo: @Englandcricket
England cricket captain Ben Stokes was ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka on Tuesday due to a hamstring tear sustained in a domestic game at the weekend.
Stokes, 33, 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 starts on August 21.
“The all-rounder is aiming to return for England’s winter Test tour of Pakistan,” England said in a statement.
The first Test against Pakistan will be on October 7 in Multan.
England vice-captain Ollie Pope will lead the team in Stokes’ absence against Sri Lanka.
England have said they will not expand their squad for the series.
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First published: August 14, 2024 | 8:19 a.m. IS
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