England captain Stokes out of Sri Lanka series with torn hamstring

England Test captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a torn hamstring, missing the upcoming Sri Lanka series. Vice-captain Ollie Pope will lead in his absence. Stokes sustained the injury while playing in The Hundred tournament. He aims to return for England’s winter tour of Pakistan. This setback follows his recent knee surgery and decision to skip the T20 World Cup to focus on Test cricket. AFP