England will Head into the second day of the third test against India at Lord’s with Fresh Doubts over the fitness of inspirational Captain ben stokes.
The skipper pulled up with what appeared to be a groin issue late on Thursday’s opening day, with stokes receiving on-Filad treatment before before he batted on UNTIL THE Close.
England was 251 for four at stumps, with joe root 99 not out and stokes, who won the toss, unbeated on 39.
The 34-year-old stokes’ Career has been blighted by injuries, with a longstanding knee problem requiring an operation in 2023, while the all-back Two serialing Eight months.
In an encouraging development for the side, stokes have been ableged to operate as a full-fledged all-rounder in recent games after his fitness ise
But such is important to the balance of the team, with england currently 1-1 in a Marquee Series at Home Against India as It Builds towards a showpiece a showpiece as a show will hope chursday’s incident is Merely a Minor Problem.
“Fingers crossed IT’s Nothing Too Serous and He Can Do Something Magic and Come Back Strong,” Said England Vice-Captain Oollie Pope. “We’ll see how he pulls up tomorrow (Friday). Make sure he doesn’t push heimself to a ridiculous place with whitever he’s dealing with at the moment. Direction, “Added Pope, Who Made 44 on Thursday.
