Ben Stokes’ innings against India came to a surprise early end as he retired hurt. The England skipper had tonked an impressive 66 not out from 116 deliveries before he had to head back to

Ollie Pope insists Ben Stokes can contribute fully as all-rounder after cramp - Pope admitted Stokes’ significant workload might be catching up with him, with the 34-year-old having sent down 129 overs.

England fans would have had their hearts in their mouths when Ben Stokes walked off the field while batting in the third session on Day 3 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester.

Rishabh Pant, who was retired hurt on 37 after being hit on the right toe by Chris Woakes in the final session of the opening day, came out to bat again despite the reports of a fracture on his right foot.

Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett put England in charge after Ben Stokes’ five-for - Duckett fell six runs short of a century and Crawley was out for 84.

Star England skipper Ben Stokes after completing his half century against India in Manchester equalled a 89-year-old record of an England skipper performing with both the bat and the ball in a game of Test cricket.

He also completed 11000 runs in his international career across all formats in his outing against India, as he remained unbeaten on 77 at the end of Day 3. England ended the day at 544/7, leading by 186 runs.

It was the first delivery with the new ball that felled Ben Stokes. Mohammed Siraj had waited until the third ball of the over to use it and, as Stokes tried to pull it on to the legside, it struck him amidships. Stokes went down hard and lay at the ...