Ben Stokes will undergo scans on his injured hamstring on Tuesday, with the England Test captain’s availability for the team’s upcoming series against Sri Lanka remaining in doubt.
Stokes was carted off with a stop-gap injury during his hundred during Northern Superchargers’ match against Manchester Originals on Sunday.
The ECB is expected to make an announcement after the scan, with the three-match series against Sri Lanka just eight days away. sky sports.
The blow is the latest injury woe for Stokes following long-term knee problems and hip discomfort.
Stokes faced just four deliveries in his opening batting for the Superchargers when he ran from the non-striker’s end before falling to the ground clutching his hamstring.
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Stokes was spotted on crutches after his Northern Superchargers beat Manchester Originals, putting his availability for England’s next Test series against Sri Lanka in serious doubt
He was carried off the field and was walking with a cane after the game.
“This is a problem. This is a real problem,” said sky sports cricket Reviewed by Michael Atherton.
“It doesn’t look good. He’s in really good shape this year. If you talk to him, he’s fit, he’s lean, he’s been bowling.
“I think the way he scratched it was his hamstring and not his knee. It looks like it’s completely gone and it’s a big moment in the season.
“For England, he brings the team together as captain and all-rounder.”
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The ECB have recalled all-rounder Chris Woakes from the hundred to ensure he is rested ahead of the Sri Lanka series amid concerns over Stokes’ condition.
Woakes was expected to feature in Birmingham Phoenix’s match against Trent Rockets on Monday, as well as Thursday’s final group stage match against Manchester Originals.
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Chris Woakes takes an early wicket for England in West Indies’ second innings at Edgbaston
There appeared to be a miscommunication between Phoenix and the ECB, with the team announcing Woakes was injured while the ECB informed the 35-year-old Woakes was resting.
Shortly before Monday’s match began, Birmingham Phoenix said on Instagram: “Wishing @chriswoakes a speedy recovery. The England bowling all-rounder will not feature in this year’s tournament due to injury.”
Following the exits of Stuart Broad and James Anderson from Test cricket, Woakes has made 51 appearances and emerged as the senior bowler in England’s attack.
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