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  •   Home > News > Sports > Cricket

    England captain Ben Stokes will miss the fifth cricket test against India due to a right shoulder injury

    England captain Ben Stokes will miss the fifth cricket test against India due to a right shoulder injury


    The muscle tear could impact his participation in the Ashes series against Australia starting in November.

    Stokes faces several weeks of rehabilitation.

    Ollie Pope will lead the team in his absence for the final match of the series starting tonight at London's Oval.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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