Ben Stokes' Hamstring Surgery and Recovery Plan

Ben Stokes, England's Test captain, has undergone surgery to repair a torn left hamstring sustained during the final Test against New Zealand in 2024, which requires a three-month recovery period. This injury follows a similar hamstring tear he experienced in August, which had already sidelined him from several matches. Stokes, humorously referring to himself as 'Bionic Man,' confirmed his surgery via Instagram and expressed his determination to return stronger. He is expected to miss the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy but aims to regain full fitness for England's summer Test series against India, starting in June. Stokes' injury underscores the physical demands of his role as an all-rounder, as he had been pushing hard to resume duties post-rehabilitation. With no Test matches until May, Stokes has some time to focus on his recovery and prepare for the challenges ahead.