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Chris Woakes replaces injured Ben Stokes for England in second Test against Sri Lanka

Updated on: 23 May,2016 03:33 PM IST  | 
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England all-rounder Ben Stokes will miss the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka after injuring his left knee during their first Test victory and will be replaced by Chris Woakes

Chris Woakes replaces injured Ben Stokes for England in second Test against Sri Lanka

London: England all-rounder Ben Stokes will miss the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka after injuring his left knee during their first Test victory and will be replaced by Chris Woakes.


Following a scan on Sunday and review by the medical team, it was advised that Stokes would be unavailable for the match in Durham. The 24-year-old will be reviewed by a consultant on Tuesday to decide on a management plan, according to a statement by the England and Wales Cricket Board.


Woakes will join the England squad on Tuesday ahead of the match starting in Chester-le-Street on Friday.


The England Test squad: Alastair Cook (captain), Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Jake Ball, Stuart Broad, Nick Compton, Steven Finn, Alex Hales, Joe Root, James Vince, Chris Woakes.

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