England’s Test captain, Ben Stokes, has been ruled out for the rest of the English summer after sustaining a left hamstring tear during a Hundred match on Sunday. Stokes, who was taken for scans on Tuesday, will miss the upcoming three-match Test series against Sri Lanka, beginning on August 21st.
In his absence, Ollie Pope will lead the England Test team. The England Cricket Board confirmed in a release that there will be no additions to the squad for this series.
Stokes is aiming to recover in time for England’s Test tour of Pakistan, scheduled to commence in early October. The tour comprises three Test matches, taking place in Multan, Karachi, and Rawalpindi.
Stokes’ injury comes as a significant blow to England’s Test plans for the summer. The all-rounder’s absence will be keenly felt, especially considering his crucial role as captain and a key performer with both bat and ball.
While Stokes’ absence is a major setback, the team will look to Pope, a talented batsman in his own right, to provide strong leadership and steer the team towards success in the Sri Lanka series.
