US EditionStokes Fit to Play After Injury Concerns but Soon Out to Bumrah in England-India Test
LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 10 – England captain Ben Stokes suffered a groin injury while batting at Lord's, raising fitness concerns ahead of key Tests in a series tied 1-1, with team management monitoring his recovery closely.
- England began their third Test against India at Lord's on July 10 with a first innings score of 251 for four wickets.
- The match, tied 1-1 in the series, saw captain Ben Stokes struggle with a groin injury after lunging to face a delivery from Nitish Kumar Reddy late on day one.
- Stokes received extended on-field treatment but continued batting until stumps, ending unbeaten on 39 runs despite visible discomfort, while Joe Root remained 99 not out.
- Vice-Captain Ollie Pope, who scored 44 runs, said, "We'll see how he pulls up tomorrow, but one of my roles is to make sure he doesn't push himself to a ridiculous place," reflecting cautious optimism.
- England faces a crucial Test and two more coming up, so managing Stokes's fitness is vital to their positive and competitive approach in this marquee series at home.
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