Captain of the English cricket team, Ben StokesHe was sidelined from all forms of cricket for at least three months after tearing his left hamstring, a setback he confirmed England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). The injury occurred during the third Test against New Zealand earlier this month, which England eventually lost by 423 runs, despite winning the series 2-1.
Notably, the 33-year-old was forced to leave the field on the third day of the match after handing over a keeper who was pulled for four. Rasheen Ravindra. The incident was the second time this year that Stokes had suffered a tear to his left hamstring, having previously been injured during The Hundred in August. The ECB confirmed that Stokes will undergo surgery in January, ruling him out of the white-ball tour of India and the Champions Trophy in early 2025.
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Ben Stokes reacts defiantly to 3-month cricket hiatus due to injury
Meanwhile, Stokes responded to his injury-induced layoff with resilience and determination, emphasizing his readiness to overcome the challenge. In an emotional statement, he expressed his unwavering commitment to his team and the game, likening himself to a phoenix – a symbol of renaissance and strength.
Driven by his undying dedication and fighting spirit, the Christchurch-born cricketer expressed his intention to come back stronger, concluding with a fiery declaration emphasizing his defiant stance and eagerness to make an impactful comeback.
“There is one more thing to overcome… Keep going then!!!!!!!! I have a lot left in this tank and a lot of blood, sweat and tears to bear for my team and this shirt. “There is a reason why the phoenix is permanently on my body. “ He wrote indicating his intention to not only recover but to come back stronger.
There is one more thing to overcome…then keep going!!!!!!!!
I have a lot left in this tank and a lot of blood, sweat and tears to bear for my team and this shirt.
There's a reason why I have a phoenix permanently inked on my bodySee you in the field to fuck some shit
– Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) December 23, 2024
