Stokes Sidelined: England's Fifth Test Shakeup
England captain Ben Stokes will miss the final test against India due to a shoulder injury. All-rounder Stokes had a strong performance in the previous match. Ollie Pope will take over captaincy as England aims to secure the series win. Replacement players have been announced by the ECB.
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England's cricket team is adjusting its lineup for the fifth and final test match against India, with Captain Ben Stokes sidelined due to a shoulder injury. The announcement came from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday, just a day before the critical match at the Oval.
The absence of the all-rounder, who was pivotal in the drawn fourth test with a standout performance, leaves a significant gap in the team. Ollie Pope is set to lead England, who currently holds a 2-1 lead in the series.
Notably, other changes include resting pace bowler Jofra Archer and dropping Brydon Carse and Liam Dawson. New additions to the squad are Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, and Josh Tongue. Jacob Bethell will fill the void left by Stokes, stepping in at number six in the batting lineup.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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