Ben Stokes Ruled Out Of 3-Match Test Series Versus Sri Lanka

England’s Test cricket captain Ben Stokes will miss the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka due to a hamstring injury sustained during The Hundred on Sunday. In his absence, No. 3 batter Ollie Pope will take over as captain for the series.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed Stokes has torn his left hamstring while playing for the Northern Superchargers. As a result, he will be sidelined for the remainder of the summer.

The first Test against Sri Lanka is set to start on August 21 at Emirates Old Trafford, with the second Test at Lord’s on August 29 and the final Test at the Oval from September 6.

Ben Stokes is out for the rest of the English summer with a hamstring injury. Wishing him a speedy recovery! 🏏#BenStokes pic.twitter.com/P1qcYpupnv
— The Quotes (@TheQuotesLive) August 13, 2024

Stokes is targeting a return for England’s Test series against Pakistan, scheduled to begin in early October. The series will include matches in Multan, Karachi, and Rawalpindi.

Following the Sri Lanka series, England will face Australia in three T20Is and five ODIs before traveling to Pakistan. The first Test against Pakistan is scheduled for October 7-11 in Multan.