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Stokes injury adds to England’s Ashes horror
Ben Stokes left the field with a groin injury amid heavy workload and fatigue in the Ashes, as Australia leads by 183 runs, officials said.
- England captain Ben Stokes left the field at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday after pulling up sore midway through bowling an over, with the problem appearing to be a groin issue during delivery to Steve Smith.
- Having struggled with injuries in 2025, England captain Ben Stokes faced groin/adductor problems and missed matches due to a shoulder injury in 2025, reflecting a pattern of playing while hurt.
- Australia piled up 567 with centuries from Steve Smith and Travis Head, while Beau Webster's 71 helped extend the lead, as England was bowled out for 384.
- As of 10.45am, team officials said Stokes was being assessed for a right adductor complaint and Harry Brook, England vice-captain, will assume on-field leadership duties.
- With Tests against New Zealand in June on the horizon, Ben Stokes, England captain, faces questions about his workload after bowling 101 overs this series and missing the T20 World Cup next month.
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Smith's 138 helps Australia build 183-run lead in final Ashes test
SYDNEY (AP) — Steve Smith was dismissed for 138 and Beau Webster remained unbeaten on 71 as Australia was bowled out for 567 on Wednesday, a 183-run first-innings lead on Day 4 of the fifth and final Ashes test.
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