{"id":34751,"date":"2024-08-13T04:27:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T08:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/sport\/ben-stokes-england-captain-to-undergo-scan-on-hamstring-after-being-injured-in-the-hundred-ahead-of-sri-lanka-tests-cricket-news\/13\/08\/2024\/"},"modified":"2024-08-13T04:27:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T08:27:42","slug":"ben-stokes-england-captain-to-undergo-scan-on-hamstring-after-being-injured-in-the-hundred-ahead-of-sri-lanka-tests-cricket-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/sport\/ben-stokes-england-captain-to-undergo-scan-on-hamstring-after-being-injured-in-the-hundred-ahead-of-sri-lanka-tests-cricket-news\/13\/08\/2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Ben Stokes: England captain to undergo scan on hamstring after being injured in The Hundred ahead of Sri Lanka Tests | Cricket News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ben Stokes is set to undergo a scan on his injured hamstring on Tuesday as the England Test captain’s participation in his side’s upcoming series with Sri Lanka remains in doubt. <\/p>\n

Stokes was carried off injured during The Hundred after pulling up while batting for Northern Superchargers against Manchester Originals on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The ECB is expected to make an announcement following the scan, with the three-match series against Sri Lanka just eight days away, live on Sky Sports<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The blow is the latest injury issue for Stokes after long-term knee problems and a hip complaint.<\/p>\n

Opening the batting for the Superchargers, Stokes had faced just four deliveries when he went for a run from the non-striker’s end and then fell to the ground clutching his hamstring.<\/p>\n

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Stokes was spotted on crutches after his Northern Superchargers beat the Manchester Originals, putting his participation in England’s next Test series against Sri Lanka in serious doubt<\/span>
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He was then carried off the field and was using a crutch to walk after the match.<\/p>\n

“This is an issue. This is a real issue,” said Sky Sports Cricket’s<\/em> Michael Atherton on commentary.<\/p>\n

“It does not look good. He has been in excellent physical condition this year. If you speak to him he has been fit, he has been lean, he has been bowling.<\/p>\n

“I am assuming it is a hamstring not knee, the way he was clutching. It looks as though it has properly gone and this is a significant moment in the season.<\/p>\n

“For England, he holds that team together as captain and as an all-rounder.”<\/p>\n

Woakes withdrawn from The Hundred<\/h3>\n

Amid concern over Stokes’ condition, the ECB have withdrawn fellow all-rounder Chris Woakes from The Hundred to ensure he is rested ahead of the Sri Lanka series.<\/p>\n

Woakes had been expected to feature in Birmingham Phoenix’s clash with Trent Rockets on Monday, along with their final group stage match against Manchester Originals on Thursday.<\/p>\n

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There appeared to be a miscommunication between the Phoenix and ECB, with the team announcing that Woakes was injured, while the ECB are briefing that the 35-year-old is being rested.<\/p>\n

Shortly before the start of Monday’s game, Birmingham Phoenix said on Instagram: “Wishing @chriswoakes a speedy recovery. The England bowling all-rounder will no longer be a part of this year’s competition due to an injury.”<\/p>\n

Following the exits of Stuart Broad and James Anderson from Test cricket, Woakes is now the senior bowler in England’s attack with 51 appearances.<\/p>\n

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Ben Stokes is set to undergo a scan on his injured hamstring on Tuesday as the England Test captain’s participation in his