IND vs. Eng 3rd Test: Did Ben Stokes bat in Lord’s after worries of waist injuries on day 1? Latest information | Cricket news
England captain Ben Stokes is fit to resume batting on two days of the third test against India after raising the concerns of injury on Thursday. Stokes, who finished an unbeaten day at 39 with Joe Root (99*), was seen struggling with a waist during the final session at Lord’s. He needed an on-field medical aid and showed inconvenience while running between wickets, and expressed doubt on his availability for the remaining test. England were left a little on the shore as his captain continued to bat cautiously, rarely insisted for a fast single. However, the fear of the team has been reduced as Stokes has been approved to return to the crease on Friday morning. Team’s partner Oli Pope, while talking to the media after stumps, hoped that Stokes would bounce back. The Pope said, “The fingers have crossed that he could do something magic and come back strong,” emphasizing the importance of managed by two more important tests in Manchester and London.
India also worried about his own injuries, when Rishabh Pant hurt his finger by collecting leg-side delivery from Jasprit Bumrah. He did not return to the field for the remaining day, Dhruv took the back of the jural stumps.
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However, the BCCI confirmed that Pant was receiving treatment and under medical supervision, no official term has been released on their availability for the remaining of the match. In a day stumps, England was 251 for 4 in 90 overs. Joe Root remained unbeaten on 99 routes on 191 balls, while Ben Stokes was not at 39 from 102 delivery. His unbroken 79-run stand for the fifth wicket helped England recover, when India hit twice in quick succession post-T.
