Olly Stone is set to miss Test series against Zimbabwe and India due to knee injury

ANI April 5, 2025 158 views

England fast bowler Olly Stone faces a significant setback with knee surgery that will keep him out of upcoming Test matches. The 31-year-old experienced discomfort during Nottinghamshire's pre-season tour in Abu Dhabi, leading to surgical intervention. Stone will work closely with ECB and Nottinghamshire medical teams during his 14-week rehabilitation period. His absence further depletes England's fast bowling resources, with Mark Wood already sidelined this year.

"Further scans have revealed the requirement of surgery" - ECB Medical Report
London, April 4: England right-arm seamer Olly Stone is set to miss the upcoming Test series against Zimbabwe and India after undergoing surgery for a right knee injury. He has been advised 14-week rehabilitation, as per the ICC official website.

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Olly Stone requires knee surgery after pre-season discomfort

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Will miss Test series against Zimbabwe and India

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14-week rehabilitation period confirmed

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Joins Mark Wood on injury list

Stone bagged seven wickets in two Test matches against Sri Lanka last year at his home conditions. He was selected in the Three Lions squad for the Pakistan and New Zealand Teest series but didn't get a chance to play in either one of them.

Stone experienced major discomfort in his right knee during Nottinghamshire's pre-season tour of Abu Dhabi in March.

Further scans have revealed the requirement of surgery, which will take place later this week, and will sideline the 31-year-old for a subsequent 14 weeks.

He will now begin rehabilitation, working closely with the medical teams at both the ECB and Nottinghamshire.Stone has played five Tests and 10 ODIs and will likely be out of contention for the five-match series against India, starting June 20.

Stone has 17 Test wickets for England in Tests and joins fellow quick Mark Wood on the treatment table, who was ruled out earlier this year.

However, Stone is expected to be available for selection by August 2025.

Reader Comments

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James K.
Really gutted for Olly! He was just starting to find his rhythm in Tests. Wishing him a speedy recovery 🙏 The England attack will miss his pace options against India.
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Sarah T.
This is such bad timing! With Wood already out, our pace attack looks thin. Maybe time to give young guns like Josh Tongue a chance?
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Raj P.
As an Indian fan, I was looking forward to seeing Stone bowl against our batters. Injuries are the worst part of sports 😔 Get well soon!
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Mike L.
Not to be harsh, but Stone's career has been plagued by injuries. At 31, how many more comebacks does he have in him? ECB might need to look at more durable options long-term.
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Emma W.
That Abu Dhabi tour seems cursed! First Archer now Stone. Maybe time to rethink pre-season locations? Wishing Olly all the best in recovery 💪
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Tom B.
His stats against SL showed real promise. Hope this doesn't derail his career like so many other English quicks. The treatment table is getting crowded!

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