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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Stokes injured bowling 28th over, Day 4 Sydney
- 2🏆 England trail 3-1, needs Stokes for 2nd innings bat
- 3💡 Tour plagued: Wood, Archer, Atkinson out earlier
- 4🔮 Fitness scan key to Ashes finale hopes
"The England captain limped off the field in the morning session of the fourth day"
Ben Stokes limped off clutching his groin on Day 4 of the Sydney Test, dealing England another injury blow in a series already slipping away 3-1. The ECB confirms assessment for a right adductor muscle strain after the all-rounder's 28th over.
Bowling the 127th ball of Australia's first innings, Stokes walked gingerly before exiting. Trailing heavily, England needs their captain to bat in the second dig—he's expected to despite the knock. Pressure mounts to save the Ashes decider Down Under.
Injury Curse Haunts England Tour
England's campaign Down Under crumbles under fitness woes: Mark Wood and Jofra Archer ruled out post-Brisbane and Adelaide, Gus Atkinson hamstring-hit. Stokes, the heartbeat, now in doubt amid a must-win push.
Aussie fans gloat, but for neutral lovers—like us tracking from India—this saga echoes epic Ashes grit. Will Stokes' warrior spirit prevail, or does it hand Australia series glory? England sweats on scans as Sydney tension peaks.
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