Watch: Ben Stokes retires injured with cramps – can he resume the beat in the 4th test of Ind Vs Eng? | Cricket news
Ben Stokes retired the 3rd day of the fourth day of the crucial test at Old Trafford, moving away after having marked a gravelly 66 while England continued to accumulate on the pressure against India. The skipper of England called time on his sleeves late during the day, handing the stick to the young Jamie Smith.Stokes had played a compound blow, marking 66 of 116 deliveries, including six limits, at a typing rate of 56.90. While leaving the field, there were signs visible of discomfort – a slight soft moving away and climbing the steps towards the locker room. Although the exact nature of the question is not clear, the supporters hope that it is nothing more than a cramp.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel.Subscribe now!With England in a dominant position and enjoying a heavy lead in the first time, Stokes’ decision to retire seemed to be precaution. However, with the match still delicately ready in the context of the series, fans and team management will hope that the injury will not be serious.Above all, under the laws of cricket, Stokes is eligible to resume his sleeves later, if England forces him to fight again in their first sleeves. A similar scenario took place earlier in the test, when Rishabh Pant of India retired day 1 before returning to the batt the next day – winning a standing ovation from the crowd of Old Trafford.
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England will now wait and watch over the physical form of their captain, with day 4 to bring more clarity. For the moment, the emphasis is placed on the fact that Jamie Smith and the rest of the lower order can stretch his head more, or if Stokes will be necessary again.
