No Injury! The Bizarre Reason Ben Stokes Didn't Bowl in 3rd Ashes Test Revealed

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News18•19-12-2025, 15:41
No Injury! The Bizarre Reason Ben Stokes Didn't Bowl in 3rd Ashes Test Revealed
- •Ben Stokes did not bowl in the third innings of the 3rd Ashes Test despite being 'pretty fit'.
- •England assistant coach Jeetan Patel stated Stokes was 'knackered' and disappointed after his dismissal.
- •Patel suggested Stokes might have avoided bowling to prevent injury risk, as he doesn't operate at 80%.
- •Stokes has already bowled 51 overs in the Ashes and top-scored with 83 runs in the current Test.
- •England lost control of the Test, but the team remains optimistic for a 'magical' comeback.
Why It Matters: Stokes didn't bowl due to fatigue and disappointment, not injury, as England faces a tough Ashes challenge.
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