Ben Stokes has been ruled out of all cricket for at least three months with a torn left hamstring. The England captain suffered the injury during the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton, where his side won the series 2-1.
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Ben Stokes ruled out of all cricket for at least three months
Ben Stokes will be out of action for at least three months © Getty
Earlier this week, Stokes was not named in England's 15-man squad for next year's Champions Trophy owing to his injury. He last played the 50-over format in the 2023 World Cup.
Stokes has had tough luck with such long-term injuries. He endured a knee surgery in October 2023 after the ODI World Cup which took lengthy rehabilitation before he could return. Even during the tournament, England could not use his services to full extent. In August this year, he suffered a
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