England captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of cricket for at least three months because of a torn left hamstring.

Ben Stokes is set for a spell on the sidelines after injuring himself during the third Test in the recent 2-1 series victory in New Zealand, with England to be without their captain

England Test captain Ben Stokes faces at least three months out after tearing his left hamstring during the tour of New Zealand, team management announced on Monday. He previously missed this year's home series against Sri Lanka and the first Test in Pakistan after tearing the hamstring on the same left leg in August.

Ben Stokes injury: England men's Test captain out for at least three months with torn hamstring Ben Stokes has been ruled out of all cricket for at least three months due to a torn left hamstring. The injury occurred during the third Test of England's recent 2-1 Test series victory in New Zealand. Stokes will undergo surgery in January.

The Black Caps have a lead of 340, with Kane Williamson unbeaten on 50, heading into day three against England. The Black Caps took the lead on day 2 of test three. The Black Caps are firmly on the ropes at stumps in the third test against England in Hamilton.

England Test captain Ben Stokes requires surgery on a torn left hamstring and is ruled out of all cricket for at least three months.