Ben Stokes hit by fresh injury blow as England toil in third Test
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England captain Ben Stokes suffered another injury setback as his side endured a demoralising day in Hamilton. He has spoken contentedly about rejoining the seam attack in New Zealand, pitching in with his fellow pace men and taking seven wickets – including three late scalps to finish off the second Test. More immediately, a lucrative stint for MI Cape Town in the South African T20 league next month and a theoretical white-ball comeback in time for February’s Champions Trophy look in serious doubt. Stokes’ setback was in keeping with a thoroughly miserable outing for England, who toiled away joylessly as their hosts took the game ever further from their grasp.