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Stokes not blaming injury on workload as New Zealand thump England

England captain Ben Stokes, left, was unable to play any part on the last day of the third Test after aggravating the injury sustained in The Hundred in August [Hannah Peters/Getty Images]

England captain Ben Stokes does not think the heavier bowling workload he undertook in the third Test against New Zealand was a contributory factor to the hamstring injury he suffered during the 423-run defeat.

The 33-year-old, who missed four Tests after tearing the same muscle during The Hundred in August, played no further part in the match after suffering the injury on Monday.

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