Stokes was forced to watch the final stages of his side's 423-run thrashing by New Zealand in Hamilton from the sidelines, having pulled up with hamstring trouble while bowling his 37th over of the third Test.

England captain Ben Stokes has picked up another hamstring injury while bowling in the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton and the setback could change his role in the side

England's Ben Stokes suffered a recurrence of his hamstring injury at the end of the third day of the third Test against New Zealand.

Elly Oldroyd, Mark Ramprakash & Stephan Shemilt react to Day 3 of the final Test Elly Oldroyd is joined by former England batter Mark Ramprakash & the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for reaction to Day 3 of the third and final Test between England and New Zealand.

Kane Williamson's century stretched New Zealand's lead to 478 runs at tea on a rain-hit third day in Hamilton when England were forced to sweat on the fitness of their captain, Be

England captain Ben Stokes hobbled off injured as New Zealand powered 478 runs ahead in the third Test Monday on the back of an unbeaten Kane Williamson century. New Zealand batted sensibly to add 138 runs from 36 overs with Williamson -- who resumed on 50 -- posting a 33rd career century on a ground where he historically thrives.