England sweat on Ben Stokes fitness after dramatic injury

7 Jan 2026 • 7:50 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • England captain Ben Stokes sustained a right adductor injury while bowling on day four of the Ashes Test in Sydney.
  • He bowled just 10 deliveries before pulling up and limping off the field, later batting for only five balls.
  • Teammate Jacob Bethell suggested Stokes' condition means he is unlikely to bowl on the final day.
  • Stokes has a history of injuries and has bowled the second-most overs in a series since 2018 during this Ashes tour.
  • The injury adds to England's challenges, as they ended day four with a lead of just 119 runs, and Stokes is not scheduled to play again until June.

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