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'The Risk Was Way Too High': Ben Stokes Opens Up On Shoulder Injury Ruling Him Out Of Oval Test
On Day Five: England captain Ben Stokes has ruled himself out of the series-deciding fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against India at The Oval, citing a shoulder injury that he said was “too big a risk” to aggravate.
The 34-year-old all-rounder, who has been England’s talisman throughout the gripping four-match series, announced on the eve of the final Test, confirming that vice-captain Ollie Pope would lead the team in his absence.
“Disappointed to not finish the series. I have a decent tear in the muscle I can’t pronounce,” Stokes said in the pre-match press conference. “I came down here this morning trying to find ways just to contribute to the batting. After discussions with the medical team, it was decided. The risk was way too high. I wouldn't have expected anyone else in my place to risk this as well.”
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Cummins' Role In Carey’s Dramatic Stumping Of Bairstow Revealed In Season Three Of The Test
On Day Five: Australia skipper Pat Cummins’ role in wicketkeeper Alex Carey’s dramatic stumping of England batter Jonny Bairstow in the second Ashes Test at Lord’s last year has been revealed in the third season of The Test documentary. On Day Five of the Lord’s Test, Bairstow was on 10 and England were at 193/5 in the 52nd over when he ducked a bouncer from Cameron Green and inadvertently walked out of his crease. On seeing that, Carey immediately directed an underarm throw after catching the delivery and jumped for joy after firing an accurate throw toward the stumps.
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