When England play without Ben Stokes, as they have to at The Oval this week, they lose an experienced batsman, a key bowler, a superb fielder, and their most imaginative tactical mind.

Ben Stokes, who has won the Player of the Match (POTM) award in the Lord's and Manchester Test, will not play against India in the final Test of the series at the Oval. Ollie Pope will lead the English team in the absence of the regular captain.

England captain Ben Stokes retired hurt with cramp as his team dominated day 3 of the fourth cricket test against India on Friday, but he soon returned as wickets fell. Stokes was 66 not out in the evening session at Old Trafford with England leading by 133 runs.