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Share England reveal serious Ben Stokes injury as Test captain must undergo surgery
Ben Stokes is set for a spell on the sidelines after injuring himself during the third Test in the recent 2-1 series victory in New Zealand, with England to be without their captain
[I|England's captain Ben Stokes gestures during a practice session at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on March 6, 2024, on the eve of the fifth and final Test cricket match between India and England. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)|2424699670}]
Ben Stokes has been ruled out for at least three months ( Image: SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
By [A|Jacob Leeks|1810285207] Senior Sports Reporter
19:23, 23 Dec 2024 Updated 20:16, 23 Dec 2024
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Ben Stokes will miss at least the next three months after the ECB confirmed the England Test captain had torn his hamstring.
Stokes had led England to a 2-1 series win in New Zealand recently, their first against those opponents since 2008. He suffered his latest injury in a heavy 423-run defeat in the third Test.
The England captain pulled up on the third day, with the 33-year-old deciding against batting on the fourth day. He was sending down his 13th over of the innings, having bowled 23 overs across only three spells on day one.
With England’s next Test not coming until a one-off match against Zimbabwe next May, the recovery time is unlikely to be a real concern regarding red-ball cricket. Before the news of his injury was confirmed, Stokes had been left out of the squad for the one-day international and T20 tour of India and the 2025 Champions Trophy.
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A statement read: "England Men's Test captain [A|Ben Stokes|3743626282] has been ruled out of all [A|cricket|1599385339] for at least three months after further assessments confirmed he has torn his left hamstring.
"The Durham all-rounder will undergo surgery in January. The injury occurred during the third Test in Hamilton, during England's recent 2-1 Test series victory in New Zealand."
Stokes shrugged off the latest blow in typically brash fashion after it was confirmed he would need to go under the knife. He tweeted: "Something else to overcome…go on then!!!!!!!! I’ve got so much more left in this tank and so much more blood sweat and tears to go through for my team and this shirt.
"There’s a reason I have a Phoenix permanently inked on my body. See you on the field to f*** some s*** up."
Stokes addressed his injury following his side's defeat, admitting his disappointment at suffering yet another issue. He said: “Obviously, I was incredibly disappointed walking off.
Stokes was injured while bowling in the final Test against New Zealand ( Image: Philip Brown/Popperfoto/Popperfoto via Getty Images) “I was very emotional about the whole thing. You’re asking yourself: ‘Could I have done more? Should have done this, should have done that?’ But you know, when you sleep on it, and you take the emotion out of it, you realise you’re always putting yourself at risk of an injury.
“I worked my arse off to get to where I was in this game in particularly with my body. It’s just sod’s law – the first time in a while I feel like I’m young again, something happens. I worked really hard to get myself into position to play the role that I did this game. It’s just one of those unfortunate things. But nah, I ain’t holding back.”
He was happier when looking back on a relatively successful year for his side, who have won nine and lost eight of their 17 Tests. He added: “We came here to beat a team who wherever they go in the [A|world|83742487] , are very competitive. We knew they were going to be full of confidence after their historic win in India.
“To play the cricket that we did in the first two games was very, very pleasing. We came here this week with the same attitude, same mindset, that we always do in the first two games out here. We just didn’t play anywhere near our capabilities.
“It’s obviously disappointing to end the tour and the year with a loss. But what we came here to achieve, we managed to achieve. It’s no mean feat coming to New Zealand and beating them because they’re a very strong team in their home conditions.”
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[3] => Share England reveal serious Ben Stokes injury as Test captain must undergo surgery
[4] => Ben Stokes is set for a spell on the sidelines after injuring himself during the third Test in the recent 2-1 series victory in New Zealand, with England to be without their captain
[5] => [I|England's captain Ben Stokes gestures during a practice session at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on March 6, 2024, on the eve of the fifth and final Test cricket match between India and England.
[6] => Ben Stokes has been ruled out for at least three months ( Image: SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
[7] => Ben Stokes will miss at least the next three months after the ECB confirmed the England Test captain had torn his hamstring.
[8] => Stokes had led England to a 2-1 series win in New Zealand recently, their first against those opponents since 2008.
[9] => He suffered his latest injury in a heavy 423-run defeat in the third Test.
[10] => The England captain pulled up on the third day, with the 33-year-old deciding against batting on the fourth day.
[11] => He was sending down his 13th over of the innings, having bowled 23 overs across only three spells on day one.
[12] => With England’s next Test not coming until a one-off match against Zimbabwe next May, the recovery time is unlikely to be a real concern regarding red-ball cricket.
[13] => Before the news of his injury was confirmed, Stokes had been left out of the squad for the one-day international and T20 tour of India and the 2025 Champions Trophy.
[14] => [A|Freddie Flintoff names son Rocky, 16, in England Lions squad for Australia clash|1010136398] [A|England admit Ben Stokes' role could change FOREVER after latest injury blow|2094704373]
[15] => A statement read: "England Men's Test captain [A|Ben Stokes|3743626282] has been ruled out of all [A|cricket|1599385339] for at least three months after further assessments confirmed he has torn his left hamstring.
[16] => "The Durham all-rounder will undergo surgery in January.
[17] => The injury occurred during the third Test in Hamilton, during England's recent 2-1 Test series victory in New Zealand."
[18] => Stokes shrugged off the latest blow in typically brash fashion after it was confirmed he would need to go under the knife.
[19] => "There’s a reason I have a Phoenix permanently inked on my body.
[20] => Stokes addressed his injury following his side's defeat, admitting his disappointment at suffering yet another issue.
[21] => He said: “Obviously, I was incredibly disappointed walking off.
[22] => Stokes was injured while bowling in the final Test against New Zealand ( Image: Philip Brown/Popperfoto/Popperfoto via Getty Images) “I was very emotional about the whole thing.
[23] => You’re asking yourself: ‘Could I have done more?
[24] => Should have done this, should have done that?’ But you know, when you sleep on it, and you take the emotion out of it, you realise you’re always putting yourself at risk of an injury.
[25] => “I worked my arse off to get to where I was in this game in particularly with my body.
[26] => He was happier when looking back on a relatively successful year for his side, who have won nine and lost eight of their 17 Tests.
[27] => “To play the cricket that we did in the first two games was very, very pleasing.
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[summarize] => England's Test captain, Ben Stokes, has suffered a significant injury that requires surgical intervention. The exact nature of the injury has not been specified in the given text, but it is serious enough to necessitate surgery.
As a result of this injury, Stokes' availability for upcoming cricket matches, particularly Test matches, is likely to be affected. The England cricket team may need to find an alternative captain and adjust their lineup accordingly.
It is not uncommon for professional athletes, especially those in high-impact sports like cricket, to suffer injuries that require surgery. The recovery time for such injuries can vary greatly depending on the type and severity of the injury, as well as the individual's overall health and rehabilitation process.
In the case of Ben Stokes, the injury and subsequent surgery may have significant implications for the England cricket team, particularly if he is expected to be out of action for an extended period. The team may need to reassess their strategy and make adjustments to compensate for his absence.
More information about the injury, the surgery, and the expected recovery time would be needed to provide a more detailed analysis of the situation. However, it is clear that Ben Stokes' injury is a significant concern for the England cricket team, and his absence may be felt in upcoming matches.
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