Ben Stokes suffered a lower back injury scare during the first Test against New Zealand, forcing him to abandon his bowling spell midway through his fifth over. Despite the precautionary move, he remained on the field as England bowled out New Zealand for 254, with Brydon Carse taking 6 for 42. Stokes’ availability for the second Test is unlikely to be affected, as he continues to manage his fitness following a recent hamstring injury and knee surgery.
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In the eighth match of the Asia-Pacific Champions Trophy T20I 2025, Singapore will face Samoa at the Singapore National Cricket Ground on 22nd July at 11:30 AM IST. Singapore holds a third-place position with one win, while Samoa sits at the bottom with three losses, both teams aiming for a crucial victory to improve their rankings. Key players to watch include Venkatram Harsh, Sathish Kannusami, Caleb Kiran Jasmat, and Saumani Tiai in this anticipated match. Full Article
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