Chris Woakes and Ben Stokes to miss limited overs series against Australia
London, June 18 (IBNS): England selectors on Monday confirmed that Chris Woakes and Ben Stokes will not be part of the limited-overs series against Australia.
However, they indicated that Stokes might return in next month's T20 series with India.
Giving an update on the health condition of Woakes, England And Wales Cricket Board said in a statement: " England and Warwickshire all-rounder Chris Woakes’ right quad tear, which he sustained at Emerald Headingley in the second Test against Pakistan earlier this month, was at least in part due to a flare-up of a chronic right knee problem. He has had an injection for the knee issue last Monday and will now undertake a rehabilitation and conditioning programme to address both injuries. A date for return cannot be specified at this stage, but he will not be available before the India Royal London ODI series."
The board statement said Stokes will commence his bowling programme this week.
Giving an update on his health condition, the board said, " England and Durham all-rounder Ben Stokes’ torn left hamstring is progressing well, at just over two weeks since he sustained the injury in the build-up to the second Test against Pakistan at Emerald Headingley. He can bat fully and is now able to run at 90 percent capacity. He will commence his return to bowling programme this week. The plan is for Ben to continue his rehabilitation programme with the England squad during the 4th and 5th ODIs at Emirates Riverside and Emirates Old Trafford. He is expected to be involved in preparation, with a view to being available to play in the IT20s against India starting next month."
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