Ben Stokes disappointed after missing 5th Test vs India: Risk was way too high
Also Read: Ben Stokes to miss 5th Test against India, England make 4 changes to playing XIDespite the setback, Stokes expressed full confidence in his teammates to deliver when the final Test begins on Thursday, July 31.'One man doesn't win or lose you a game. Whether I'm playing or not it doesn't mean we'll win or lose. There are other players who are capable,' Stokes added.Stokes has shouldered a significant workload throughout the series, having bowled 140 overs - the most he has delivered in any series since the 2013-14 Ashes, where he bowled 117.5 overs.Alongside Stokes, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, and Brydon Carse will also miss the final match of the series. England have called up Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, and Josh Tongue as replacements.England playing XI for Oval Test:Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (C), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue- EndsTune InMust Watch
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