England star Ben Stokes is breaking his silence after being banned from competitive cricket for three months

England test cricket captain, Ben Stokeshe has been sidelined from all forms of cricket for at least three months after rupturing his left hamstring, which he confirmed England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). The injury occurred during the third Test against New Zealand earlier this month, which England eventually lost by 423 runs, despite winning the series 2-1.

Namely, the 33-year-old was forced to leave the field on the third day of the match after throwing the ball that was pulled for four Rachin Ravindra. The incident marked the second time this year Stokes has suffered a torn left hamstring, having previously been injured during The Hundred in August. The ECB has confirmed that Stokes will undergo surgery in January, ruling him out of England’s white-ball tour of India and the Champions Trophy in early 2025.

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Ben Stokes reacts to a three-month injury layoff from cricket with defiance

Stokes, meanwhile, has responded to the injury lay-off with resilience and determination, underlining his readiness to rise to the challenge. In an impassioned statement, he expressed his unwavering commitment to his team and the game, comparing himself to the phoenix – a symbol of rebirth and strength.

The Christchurch-born cricketer expressed his intention to come back stronger, fueled by his enduring commitment and fighting spirit, concluding with a fiery statement highlighting his defiant attitude and desire to return to the field.

“One more thing to overcome…go on then!!!!!!!! I have a lot left in this tank and so much blood, sweat and tears left for my team and this shirt. There’s a reason I have the Phoenix permanently imprinted on my body,” he wrote, signaling his intention not only to recover, but to come back stronger.

Still something to overcome…go on then!!!!!!!!

I have a lot left in this tank and so much blood, sweat and tears left for my team and this shirt.
There’s a reason I have a Phoenix permanently imprinted on my body

See you on the field to fuck each other

— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) December 23, 2024

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