Ben Stokes injured in The Hundred:
The tournament is currently being played in England. England captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the remainder of the Test series against India with a hamstring injury. That's why England are worried. The first Test against Sri Lanka starts in less than 10 days. It is doubtful whether Stokes will play in this match or not. Now they have to be scanned.
Ben Stokes suffers injury scare ahead of Sri Lanka series
Ben Stokes, playing for Northern Superchargers, was forced to leave the field after suffering an injury in the second innings of the match against Manchester Originals. He was caught and taken off the field. He has an injury on his left knee. After the match, he was seen walking with the help of elbows. Northern Superchargers captain Harry Brook later said that the injury could be serious. Ben Stokes walks off the field after an injury. His photos went viral.
Stokes injured his hamstring while chasing 153 runs set by Superchargers against Manchester Originals at Old Trafford. While making a quick run towards the non-striker's side, Stokes fell to the ground holding on to his left leg. Stokes retired hurt on two and was replaced by Harry Brook. Even after the match, he was walking with the help of elbows and giving autographs to the fans in the same state.
Stokes had suffered an injury to his left knee. In such a situation, now the hamstring injury is a matter of concern for England. England will be without the services of Zak Crawley for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. Stokes' injury will be a big blow for the team.
England are placed sixth in the points table of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-2025 and will have to win this home series one-sidedly if they want to reach the final. In such a situation, an injury to the captain can be a big blow. England will begin their Test series against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on August 21. The second Test will be played at Lord's from August 29 while the third and final Test will be played at The Oval from September 6.
