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 fifth and final test against India because of a right shoulder injury.

Graham Gooch emphasizes the India-England Test series' importance for Test cricket's future, urging the ICC to support financially weaker nations to prevent the format's decline. He praises the series' quality and India's young players,