Ben Stokes sidelined for three months with hamstring injury

Ben Stokes, England's Test captain, has been ruled out of cricket for three months due to a recurrence of a torn left hamstring. The injury occurred during the third Test against New Zealand, forcing him to leave the field. Stokes will undergo surgery in January after being omitted from England's squad for the Champions Trophy in February. This injury follows a previous hamstring tear that sidelined him for two months earlier this year. Despite his recent struggles, Stokes had shown improvement in his performance before the injury. He will miss the upcoming SA20 tournament and will focus on rehabilitation ahead of England's next Test match in May.