Ben Stokes To Miss Playing For Durham Before Test Summer
Bad news for England fans: Test captain Ben Stokes is out for at least three months. Why? A torn left hamstring. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed it on Monday. The injury happened during the third Test against New Zealand, a match England won to secure a 2–1 series victory.
The injury details? Let’s dive in.
Stokes, 33, had a heavy workload during that game. He bowled 24 overs in New Zealand’s first innings. Then, another 12.2 overs in the second before the injury struck. That’s a lot, especially compared to his bowling efforts earlier in the series.
Could this be a recurrence? Maybe. Remember, Stokes also had hamstring trouble back in August during The Hundred. This latest injury might be a sign of strain catching up.
Stokes’ Response? Classic Ben.
He didn’t back down. On social media, Stokes shared his determination:
Something else to overcome…go on then!!!!!!!! I’ve got so much more left in this tank and so much more blood sweat and tears to go through for my team and this shirt. There’s a reason I have a Phoenix permanently inked on my body See you on the field to fuck some shit up
The phoenix tattoo? Perfect metaphor. Rising from the ashes. Every. Single. Time.
Surgery. In January. That’s the plan, according to the ECB. He’ll miss a few games but could return for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in May. After that, it’s the big one: a five-match Test series at home against India starting in July.
Big shoes to fill. Stokes isn’t just a player. He’s a leader, an all-rounder, and the heart of the team. Without him, England’s strategy will need a tweak.
But the good news? England has depth. And time to plan.
This isn’t Stokes’ first rodeo with injuries. England’s medical team will focus on getting him fit, not fast. Rushing back? Not an option. The goal? Having him 100% ready for India.
Ben Stokes is a fighter. His career has been about overcoming challenges, whether it’s on the pitch or off it. This is just another hurdle.
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