Eng vs Ind: Will Ben hit the bat on the second day of Lord’s Test? Ollie Pope offers fitness updates
The fourth test England and India Although it started with the Lord’s predictions, the spotlight quickly shifted to concerns about the England captain’s potential injury Ben Stokes. After first choosing to bat and sewing together a determined 108 run partnership Joe RootStokes was undefeated at 39, but never frowned upon his fitness.
Ben Stokes fights for pain later on the first day of the Lord’s Test
Just before the first day’s play ended, Stokes showed signs of discomfort after taking charge of his arm. Nitish Lady. The English skipper immediately grabbed his right gro caliber, urging physics to rush into the field for treatment. He chose to finish off undefeated days, but Stokes was clearly struggling. His visible, limp and restricted movement raised serious concerns between fans and team management as to whether he would resume batting or fit well enough to take the field on the second day.
Ollie Pope shares the latest news on Stokes fitness
English vice captain speaks to the media after playing that day Ollie Pope We addressed concerns surrounding Stokes fitness. The Pope expressed his hope that Ben Stokes will recover in time to affect the second day of the Lord’s Test. He said he hadn’t seen the captain since the end of play, but was optimistic that the injury was not serious. The Pope also acknowledged the importance of two upcoming matches in the ongoing Test and Series, highlighting the need to carefully manage Stokes to avoid any worsening of the issue.
“He crossed his fingers and did some magic and came back strong. I’ve never seen him, so crossed his fingers was nothing serious. After play at the end of the day, the Pope said:
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Medical team designing the recovery plan for England skippers
The Pope emphasized his responsibility as assistant captain in helping Stokes manage his workload. He pointed out that it is part of his role to ensure that Stokes does not push himself beyond the safe limits. Pope added that the team’s medical staff will play a role in planning Stokes’ recovery and supporting the skipper’s rehabilitation process.
“I see how he stands up, but for me it’s part of my role and I’ll work with him to make plans to ensure he doesn’t push himself to the places he’s dealing with at this point, and then I’ll help him push him in the right direction.” The Pope added.
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