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England Test captain Ben Stokes has suffered a series of injury setbacks that have marred his cricketing journey. Persistent knee and toe discomfort forced him to miss most of it Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL) season, leaving him on the bench Chennai Super Kings (CSK). His injury problems worsened during the third Test against England new zealand in Hamiltonwhere he suffered a left hamstring injury that required surgery. The 33-year-old has provided an update on his recovery, but the news may leave fans worried about his fitness future.
Ben Stokes sheds light on his hamstring injury via social media post
During the Hamilton Test against New Zealand, Stokes bowled a total of 36.2 overs for his team. This was the most bowler by England’s Test skipper since June 2022. However, England faced a double upset in the final match of the series as they were beaten by the home team for 423 runs and their captain suffered a major injury. Stokes picked up another hamstring injury in the same leg while playing in The Hundred in August last year.
On a long road to recovery, Stokes provided an update on his injury situation before heading into surgery via a social media post in which he mocked himself. ‘The Bionic Man’. The England skipper was expected to undergo surgery this month and has already ruled out cricket for the next three months.
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Ben Stokes has had surgery on a left hamstring tear 🤕
Rest and see you soon, @benstokes38 🏴 pic.twitter.com/o0c3QRaRP8
— Barmy Army of England 🏴🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) January 7, 2025
Stokes missed major cricket events to focus on his recovery
Following his hamstring surgery, Stokes will require prolonged care and ongoing rehabilitation before stepping foot on the field in any capacity. The English all-rounder has withdrawn his name from the IPL auction and will miss out SA20 season, the T20 league of the South African franchise where he was supposed to play MI Cape Town.
Also, Stokes will miss several international cricket events. He has already been ruled out of the England squad that will rotate India for a 5-match T20I series and a 3-match ODI series. His participation in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 scheduled to be held in Pakistan this year Stokes will aim to return to the England Test squad ahead of a long season of Test cricket where he will play against Zimbabwe in May and a 5-match Test series against India before travelling Australia to reclaim The Ashes later this year.
