LONDON (Reuters) -England captain Ben Stokes will miss the fifth and final test against India at the Oval because of a shoulder injury and fast bowler Jofra Archer has been rested. Stokes, player of the match in the draw at Old Trafford after smashing a century and taking six wickets,

England captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the fifth and final test against India because of a right shoulder injury.

India’s Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the fifth and final cricket test against England. India coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed Pant’s foot fracture after his lineup salvaged a draw in the fourth test at Old Trafford on Sunday.

England captain Ben Stokes will miss the fifth and final test against India at the Oval with a shoulder injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on the eve of the match beginning on Thursday.

Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse are both rested after heavy workloads last week, while Liam Dawson is left out altogether. Bethell and Joe Root are the two spin-bowling options, with Chris Woakes retained to lead an inexperienced seam attack.

It is understood Stokes has sustained a grade three muscle tear, meaning a significant lay-off awaits the all-rounder. England do not play Test cricket again until the Ashes this

The risk was way too high. I wouldn't have expected anyone else in my place to risk this as well,” Stokes said in the pre-match press conference. Stokes backed his teammates to do the job and seal the series at The Oval,

Liam Dawson, Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer have also been left out, while Jacob Bethell is among four additions for the Oval Test.

England captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the fifth and deciding Test against India with a shoulder injury in a devastating blow for the home side.

Overview England has announced its playing XI for the fifth and last Test of the series against India at The Oval Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, and Liam Dawson are set to miss the Test Jacob Bethell,