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 series-deciding fifth Test against India this week. The superstar all-rounder has enjoyed an incredible series with the ball, taking more

Stokes was visibly struggling with his right shoulder while bowling on the final day of the most recent Test at Old Trafford, and he would not expect any player to play through an injury like his