ENG VS IND: Ben Stokes Bate on the 2nd of the Lord Test? Ollie Pope provides a fitness update

The fourth test between England and India In Lord’s it started with great anticipation, but the focus quickly moved to a possible concern for injuries to the Captain of England Ben Stokes. After choosing to first baptize and paste a certain collaboration with 108 run with Root JoeStokes left unbeaten on 39, but not without raising his eyebrows on his physical fitness.

Ben Stokes Fight Against Pain on the first day of Lord Test

Just before the closing of the game on the first day, Stokes showed signs of discomfort after being spoiled at a delivery since Nightish Reddy. The pattern of England immediately clung the right groin, which caused the physio to rush to the field for treatment. Although he chose to continue and end his unbeaten day, Stokes was clearly struggling, as can be seen from his work among the wicks. Its visible and restricted movement was serious concern between the fans and the team’s management as to whether it would be appropriate enough to resume the smoothie or take the field on the 2nd.

Ollie Pope Share the Stokes Fitness Update

Speaking to the media after the day’s play, England Vice-Capitan Ollie Pope These are concerns about Stokes’s physical form. The Pope expressed his hope that Ben Stokes would recover in time to impact the 2nd of the Lord’s test. He mentioned that he had not seen the captain since the end of the play, but he remained optimistic that the injury was not serious. Pope also acknowledged the importance of the ongoing test and the next two games in the series, emphasizing the need to carefully manage Stokes to avoid aggravating the problem.

“Cross -fingers can do something magic and go back strong. I have not seen it since then, so the fingers have nothing too serious. But, clearly, we have a great test for the next four days and we have two great ones (in Old Trafford and the Oval) that also appear, so it is important to try it.” said the pope after the end of the day game.

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Medical team to design the England Pattern Recovery Plan

The Pope emphasized his responsibility as a vice-chic to help manage Stokes’ workload. He said he was part of his role to ensure that Stokes does not push himself beyond a safe limit, especially considering the physical tension that he could be. Pope also added that the team’s medical staff would develop a recovery plan for Stokes and play their role to support the pattern rehabilitation process.

“We will see how it gets up, but for me, it is partially one of my roles, to ensure that it does not push himself to a ridiculous place with everything he is trying at this time. I am sure the physios, doctors will work with him to consider a plan and then I will help push him in the right direction.” The pope added.

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