Stokes, 34, has been in outstanding form this series, earning back-to-back Player of the Match awards at Lord's and Old Trafford. Across four Tests, he has scored 304 runs at an average of 43.42 and taken 17 wickets, including a five-wicket haul.
"Disappointed. A decent tear in the muscles I can't pronounce. I came down here this morning trying to find ways just to contribute with the batting. After discussions with the medical team, it was decided. 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.
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