Pakistan, Feb. 26 -- Ben Stokes is set to miss this year's Hundred after not being included in the Northern Superchargers squad as retained players and new signings were announced on Tuesday.

It had been reported that England Test captain Stokes would not participate in the tournament with his fitness and the forthcoming Ashes in Australia in mind.

The 33-year-old all-rounder tore his hamstring while playing for Andrew Flintoff's Superchargers in the Hundred last August.

Stokes was then ruled out for at least three months after tearing the same hamstring during the third and final Test of England's series in New Zealand in December, and underwent surgery in January. He is currently sitting out England's Champions Trophy campaign in Pak...