Ben Stokes will undergo surgery on a torn hamstring and be out of action for at least three months.
The England captain was injured during the recent third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton, a series which England won 2-1.
“Ben Stokes has been ruled out of all cricket for at least three months after further assessments confirmed he has torn his left hamstring,” said an England and Wales Cricket Board spokesperson.
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We have an update on England Men's Test captain, Ben Stokes
“The Durham all-rounder will undergo surgery in January.”