Updated On: 30 July, 2025 04:24 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
Stokes has 304 runs from seven innings under his belt at an average of 43.42, along with a century. Stokes with the ball has been merciless, relentless, producing miracles effortlessly. He is the leading wicket-taker in the series with 17 scalps at an average of 25.23, with best figures of 5/72 and has also taken a four-fer

Ben Stokes (Pic: AFP)
Skipper Ben Stokes was on Wednesday ruled out of the England squad for the fifth and final Test against India due to a right shoulder injury. Ollie Pope is set to lead the side in Stokes` absence.
Apart from Stokes, spinner Liam Dawson and pacers Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse are also set to miss out.
Stokes has 304 runs from seven innings under his belt at an average of 43.42, along with a century. Stokes with the ball has been merciless, relentless, producing miracles effortlessly. He is the leading wicket-taker in the series with 17 scalps at an average of 25.23, with best figures of 5/72 and has also taken a four-fer. He has also won two `Player of the Match` awards.