Tue Dec 17 08:09:40 UTC 2024: ## England Captain Ben Stokes Suffers Hamstring Setback in New Zealand Test
**Hamilton, New Zealand –** England captain Ben Stokes has suffered a hamstring injury during the third day of the ongoing Test match against New Zealand in Hamilton. The all-rounder pulled up sore while bowling and immediately left the field for treatment.
The injury is to the same left hamstring Stokes injured during The Hundred tournament in August, forcing him to miss the opening World Test Championship match against Pakistan in October. While the extent of the current injury is unknown, and it remains unclear if he will bat in England’s second innings, the setback is a significant blow to the team.
England’s next international fixture is over a month away, giving Stokes time for recovery. However, the injury casts a shadow over their upcoming eight white-ball matches against India, starting January 23rd. The series includes five T20 Internationals and three ODIs, serving as preparation for next year’s ICC Champions Trophy.
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