England red-ball skipper Ben Stokes slammed a journalist on social media who alleged that the all-rounder suffered an injury while playing The Hundred. In the game against Manchester Originals, Stokes was taken off the field as he ruptured his hamstring while batting.
Courtesy of the injury, the all-rounder would miss the upcoming set of Tests against Sri Lanka at home. Standing a slim chance to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final anyway, the absence of skipper Stokes could cause a huge dent in Englnad's hopes to challenge for the trophy.
A journalist blamed the veteran cricketer for playing in The Hundred, instead of saving himself and his energy for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. England are scheduled to face the Lankan Lions in the inaugural Test starting on August 21, 2024.
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How did Ben Stokes react to the journalist's tweet on X?
Ben Stokes hit back at a journalist who claimed that the cricketer did not choose to represent his county club but played the limited-overs tournament over the summer. Scott Wilson, the chief sports writer of Northern Echoo, alleged that Stokes was not allowed to play for Durham, but played in a 'circus' of The Hundred.
Chief Sports Writer???
— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) August 14, 2024
I played 3 Championship games for Durham this year https://t.co/ni40mB0i6m
Did Ben Stokes play The Hundred 2024?
Ben Stokes represented the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred 2024. The all-rounder played three matches in the season, scoring four runs, but failed to bag a single dismissal for himself.
Did Ben Stokes play County cricket in the ongoing season?
Stokes did play county cricket in the ongoing season. Representing Durham, the 33-year-old featured in three matches, starring with both bat and ball. He scored an aggregate of 102 runs over three games and picked 18 wickets for his club.
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