London, July 30 -- England's Test captain Ben Stokes will miss the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval due to a right shoulder injury, an absence that will no doubt be deeply felt by the hosts.

Stokes has been at the heart of England's campaign in the series, delivering with both bat and ball in high-pressure moments. In four matches, he has amassed 304 runs at an impressive average of 43.42, including a century. With the ball, he has been England's most effective bowler, claiming 17 wickets, more than any other player in the series so far. He was also named Player of the Match in both the third and fourth Tests.

At the pre-match press conference, Stokes opened up about his injury and whether he could have ...