England fast bowler Olly Stone has been ruled out for up to 14 weeks following knee surgery, making him unavailable for most of the upcoming five-match Test series against India starting June 20.
The 31-year-old pacer, who last featured in a Test against Sri Lanka in 2023, had hoped to push for a national recall through strong performances with Nottinghamshire this season. However, recurring discomfort in his right knee during Nottinghamshire’s pre-season tour of Abu Dhabi led to further scans and ultimately, surgery.