Stokes Out For Summer, Pope To Captain
England Test Side Thrown Into Disarray
Balance Messes Up And Pope To Stay Calm
London, England - England's hopes of a successful summer have been dealt a major blow with the news that star all-rounder Ben Stokes will miss the rest of the season through injury.
Stokes suffered a broken finger during the first Test against Pakistan at Lord's last week and will now undergo surgery.
It is a huge loss for England, who are already without Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes.
Ollie Pope will take over as captain for the remaining four Tests against Pakistan and India.
The 23-year-old has captained England Lions in the past and is seen as a future leader.
He will be looking to keep the team calm and focused after the disappointment of losing Stokes.
England are still favorites to win the Ashes this summer, but Stokes' absence is a major setback.
He is one of the world's best all-rounders and his absence will be felt in all three disciplines.
However, England have a strong squad and will be confident of coping without him.
They have a number of experienced players who can step up and fill the void, including Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow and Sam Curran.
Pope will also be looking to make a statement as captain and show that he is capable of leading England to success.
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