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.

England captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the fifth and final test against India because of a right shoulder injury.

Ben Stokes' shoulder injury sidelines him for the final Test against India, prompting him to criticise the series' demanding schedule and inconsistent gaps between matches. Stokes emphasised the physical and mental toll on both teams.