Stokes Out, Pope Leads England in Fifth Test

England captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the decisive fifth and final Test against India at The Oval due to a grade three right shoulder muscle tear sustained during the drawn fourth Test in Manchester. Vice-captain Ollie Pope will lead the side as England, ahead 2-1 in the series, make four changes to their lineup. Fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse are rested to protect future fitness, while spinner Liam Dawson is omitted. Jacob Bethell, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, and Josh Tongue join the squad, with Chris Woakes retained to anchor an inexperienced seam attack. Stokes' injury is a major setback for England and could affect his participation in the upcoming Ashes series. India, led by Shubman Gill, aim to capitalize on England's enforced changes in the final match.