Another England injury blow as Stokes limps off in Sydney

England will be sweating on the fitness of Ben Stokes after the captain and all-rounder walked off the ground early on day four of the fifth Ashes Test match in Sydney, according to an ICC report.

Stokes walked off injured in the middle of his 28th over of Australia’s innings, with the England camp confirming the skipper was dealing with an adductor concern.

Harry Brook took on captaincy duties in Stokes’ absence, with the English bowling the hosts out for 567.

Down 3-1 in the series, the tourists’ visit has been hampered by a number of injuries, with Stokes joining Gus Atkinson (hamstring), Jofra Archer (side strain) and Mark Wood (knee) as stricken fast bowlers on the tour.

England have lost the early wicket of Zak Crawley (1) in their second innings at the Sydney Cricket Ground, looking to recover after a first innings deficit of 183.

England have not specified if and when Stokes will bat in England’s second innings.

The ECB in an Instagram post said that Ben Stokes was being assessed for Right Adductor complaint.