Ben Stokes, whose career has often been marred by injuries, was at the receiving end of another blow. In the midst of his over in the second innings, the England National Cricket Team skipper clutched his left hamstring immediately after being hit for a four off the second ball.
As Ben Stokes walked off the field, England National Cricket Team issued an official statement. They added that the skipper is getting treatment for a left hamstring issue and also confirmed that he won't be taking the field in this innings.
He will not return to the field in this innings and will undergo further assessment to determine his availability to bat - ECB statement
"England captain Ben Stokes is currently receiving treatment for a left hamstring issue. He will not return to the field in this innings and will undergo further assessment to determine his availability to bat in England's second innings," a statement from the England Cricket Board (ECB)
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) December 16, 2024
Ben Stokes has bowled the most number of overs in two years in the ongoing series
In the ongoing series, Ben Stokes has bowled the most number of overs in two years since the first Test in Pakistan in 2022. In the over that he got injured, the England National Cricket Team skipper was in the middle of his 37th over in the match.
Coming to the match, England National Cricket Team have been completely outplayed in the match. The New Zealand National Cricket Team have come with a gigantic effort with the bat as they have taken a massive lead of over 600 runs.
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