England’s skipper Ben Stokes might miss out 5th Test against India, Here you need to know why
England’s skipper Ben Stokes might miss out 5th Test against India, Here you need to know why
England’s skipper Ben Stokes might miss out 5th Test against India, Here you need to know why
The England cricket team has to play a Test match against Team India from July 1 in their own home. Before this, the bad news is coming out for the English team. The captain of the team Ben Stokes can be out of this only Test match. The England team has to play the last ie third Test match of the series against New Zealand in Leeds from 23 July. For this, the English team is practising fiercely. On Tuesday, Ben Stokes did not practice with the team.
Stokes may also be ruled out of the Test against New Zealand
According to English media reports, Ben Stokes is in bad health. In such a situation, it is believed that the England team will have to play the last Test match of the series against New Zealand without a captain. Also, it is not yet decided whether Ben Stokes will be able to play a Test match against Team India or not.
However, the last ie the fifth Test of the series between Team India and England will be played in Birmingham from July 1. In such a situation, Stokes has about 9 days now. At present, it is not confirmed whether Ben Stokes has got corona or not. His previous COVID-19 report came negative.
England has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match Test series by winning the first two Tests against New Zealand. In such a situation, even if Ben Stokes does not play the third Test. Then there will be no effect on the team.
India-England Test series continues for a year
A series of five Tests are being played between Team India and England. Its last match will be in Birmingham from July 1. This series was played last year. Team India took a 2-1 lead in 4 Test matches on the tour of England last year. The last test match could not be held due to corona cases. This match was postponed, which is happening this time. This is the deciding test of this series. If the Indian team wins, the series will be won 3-1, but if England wins, the series will be drawn 2-2.