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Ben Stokes: England Test captain to miss Sri Lanka series after hamstring tear

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Ben Stokes has been ruled out of England 's three-Test series against Sri Lanka .

The 33-year-old was playing in The Hundred for the first time in three years this season .

Ollie Pope will lead the side in Stokes ' absence.

The all-rounder is aiming to be fit in time for England 's tour of Pakistan .

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