Manchester: Ben Stokes Injury Raises Concerns for England
2024-08-12 15:16:09
Manchester – Pictures of England captain Ben Stokes struggling to walk have gone viral on social media, raising serious concerns about his fitness ahead of the crucial Test series against Sri Lanka.
The 33-year-old suffered a hamstring strain while running between the wickets during Manchester Originals’ chase of 153 against the Northern Superchargers at Old Trafford. He limped off the field with the help of crutches and later signed autographs in the same condition.
The England Cricket Board will be deeply concerned about the severity of the injury, as Stokes is their key player in the ongoing World Test Championship. Reaching the final will depend on England winning the series against Sri Lanka, and his fitness will be crucial to their chances.
The match ended with Manchester Originals claiming a seven-wicket victory, with Nicholas Pooran scoring a towering 113-meter six.
England’s Test Squad for Sri Lanka Series:
- Ben Stokes (c)
- Gus Atkinson
- Shoaib Bashir
- Harry Brook
- Jordan Cox
- Ben Duckett
- Dan Lawrence
- Ollie Pope
- Matthew Potts
- Joe Root
- Jamie Smith
- Olly Stone
- Chris Woakes
- Mark Wood