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Ben Stokes is prone to stay on the sidelines for England’s World Cup match in opposition to Bangladesh on Tuesday.
Stokes, 32, missed England’s heavy defeat by New Zealand within the match opener on Thursday with a hip harm.
He had a delicate internet – his first for 10 days due to the harm – and did some mild working throughout coaching in Dharamshala on Sunday.
However he nonetheless seemed uncomfortable and the poor outfield on the floor can even be a think about any determination.
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott criticised the floor after spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman’s knee dug into the floor in an ungainly slide throughout their defeat by Bangladesh on Saturday.
“We’re fortunate Mujeeb hasn’t bought a severe knee harm,” the previous England batter stated.
With its Himalayan backdrop, the stadium in Dharamshala is among the most lovely on the earth however its outfield is turning into an everyday difficulty.
In February, the third Take a look at between India and Australia was moved from the identical stadium to Indore due to issues with the outfield.
The Worldwide Cricket Council’s head of occasions Chris Tetley and pitch marketing consultant Andy Atkinson inspected the sphere together with groundstaff as a part of a scheduled go to on Sunday.
There are naked, sandy patches all through the enjoying space.
England barely skilled on the floor, as a substitute heading to the nets, and workforce administration have mentioned the difficulty.
It might result in gamers being suggested to not slide when chasing the ball to the boundary in an try to keep away from harm.
An ICC spokesperson stated: “The method for assessing the situation of the pitch and outfield lies with the match officers and the outfield at Dharamshala was rated as common after the Afghanistan v Bangladesh match.
“Moreover, the ICC impartial pitch marketing consultant has taken a have a look at the outfield in the present day and is comfy with the circumstances as is Javagal Srinath, the match referee for the subsequent recreation.”
Talking earlier than coaching, England batter Jonny Bairstow stated: “It is nearly being intelligent and good about it.
“The very last thing you need is 2 guys going off with knee accidents or one thing.
“It might contribute to shoulders as properly, for those who’re diving and your elbows get caught within the floor.
“It is a type of the place it will likely be very troublesome to carry somebody again in the event that they see a ball they usually attempt to cease it – it is a pure response to go for it. It’d simply be a case of boxing a bit intelligent.”
Stokes’ harm points – he was already solely enjoying as a batter due to his continual knee downside – means he is also at higher threat, leaving England’s assembly with Afghanistan on Sunday a extra doubtless goal for a return.
England’s nine-wicket defeat by New Zealand has elevated the stress on Tuesday’s match in opposition to the Tigers.
The defending champions’ internet run-rate means they sit backside of the early standings, with the highest 4 after the 10-team spherical robin stage progressing to the semi-finals.
England beat Bangladesh by four wickets in a warm-up recreation earlier than the match.
