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England captain Ben Stokes is out of the fifth Test against India. Now the question is arising in the minds of the fans, why Ben Stokes is not playing the fifth Test against India. Well, here you will get the answer. Let me tell you that if you are thinking that the Stokes has any kind of ban or the England and Wales Cricket Board has taken some kind of action, then you are completely wrong.
England cricket has also given the reason for not playing Ben Stokes on social media. England Cricket wrote on X, “Ben Stokes will not play in the last match of the Test series against India, as he has a right shoulder injury. Due to this injury he will not play in the fifth Test.”
Fifth Test between India and England from tomorrow (Thursday)
The fifth and final match of the Test series between India and England will be played tomorrow i.e. on Thursday, 31 July at Kennington Oval, London. England have announced their playing XI for this Test 24 or not 24 hours in advance. In place of Ben Stokes, Deputy captain Oli Pope will captain the fifth Test against India. England is ahead 2–1 in the series. In such a situation, India will have to win this test to avoid the series defeat.
A total of 4 players including Jofra Archer
Let us know that not only Ben Stokes has been out of the England team for the fifth Test, but Jofra Archer, Bridan Cars and Liam Dawson have also been excluded. These four are included in Jacob Bethal, Gas Atkinson, Jamie Overton and Josh Tung playing XI.
England’s playing XI for the fifth Test- Jack Croly, Ben Docket, Oli Pope (Captain), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Betle, Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Chris Woakes, Gas Atkinson, Jamie Overton and Josh Tung.