Vice-captain Pope said that the issue was the result of “the amount he’s pushed his body” during this series but insisted he’d be fit to bowl on Saturday
Category: Cricket
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Record-breaking Root arms England with control of Manchester Test
Root’s 150, Pope and Stokes’ fifties leave India playing catch-up on third day
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Stokes retires hurt with cramp after half-century
The development is a concern for England given Stokes’ recent injury history
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Bess takes seven as Surrey, Yorkshire play out Scarborough stalemate
Spinner takes season’s best but no result had long been inevitable
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Malik, Webster steer stunning chase as Warwickshire turn the tables
Brace of centuries hunt down hefty 393-run target as Worcestershire are left facing relegation
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Zaib, Keogh battle in vain as Middlesex close out innings win
Northamptonshire rearguard finally falls during final session as hosts reignite promotion challenge
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Lancashire beat clock as Hartley finishes off Gloucestershire with 11-wicket haul
Spinner completes memorable match after first-innings hundred as visitors continue upturn in form
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Rehan Ahmed takes 13 in the match to strengthen Foxes promotion hunt
Derbyshire resist on final day but England legspinner’s seven-for confirms inevitable
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Felix Organ hundred averts drama but Hampshire remain in trouble
Allrounder staves off threat of follow-on as title-chasing Notts settle for draw
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Birmingham Phoenix complete £40 million equity sale with Knighthead Capital
American investment fund is first to conclude negotiations as it expands Birmingham sport portfolio