Sydney, Jan. 7 -- England captain Ben Stokes walked off the field after he suffered a groin injury in the first session of Day 4 of the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday, according to ESPNcricinfo.

Stokes walked off injured in the middle of his 28th over of Australia's innings, with the England camp confirming the skipper was dealing with an adductor concern.

"Ben Stokes is currently being assessed for a right adductor complaint," said an ECB spokesperson as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. "We will provide an update when more information is available."

In the absence of Stokes, vice-captain Harry Brook took over the leadership responsibilities as the Three Lions bundled out Australia...