Star England All-Rounder Ruled Out Of England's Home Season

Star England All-Rounder Ruled Out Of England's Home Season

England Test Captain Ben Stokes is all set to miss the home season for England due to Injury

Deepansh Bajaj Aug. 14, 2024

A Major Blow For England

The English Cricket Team has suffered a major blow ahead of their home season, as their regular captain and ace All-Rounder Ben Stokes is ruled out of the upcoming English summer due to a left hamstring tear.

Stokes got injured while playing for the Northern Superchargers in the ongoing season of 'The Hundred'.

ECB Statement on Stokes Injury

"Scans took place at Leeds on Tuesday revealing Stokes has a left hamstring tear, he is all set to miss the home test series against Sri Lanka". England and Wales Cricket Board concluded.

Stokes is now eyeing a comeback in the tour of Pakistan, where England is scheduled to play 3 tests in Multan, Karachi, and Rawalpindi respectively.

England begin their home season against Sri Lanka on August 21, with the first being played at the iconic Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. The squad will be led by the designated Vice Captain Ollie Pope.

Sri Lanka's Tour Of England 2024

1st Test: England vs Sri Lanka, 21st August- 25th August, Manchester 3;30 PM

2nd Test: England vs Sri Lanka, 29th August- 2nd September, Lord's London, 3:30 PM

3rd Test: England vs Sri Lanka, 6th September-10th September, Kennington Oval, London, 3:30 PM.

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