Ben Stokes ruled out of IPL 2021

In the Paragraph; Ben Stokes has ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday after suffering an injury to his finger. The 29-year-old suffered a finger injury while fielding in the Royals’ season opener against the Punjab Kings. Stokes sustained the injury when diving down to complete a low diving catch to dismiss Chris Gayle. After which he left the field to seek medical attention. Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Ben Stokes suffered a finger injury on his left hand when fielding during the team’s match against Punjab Kings on 12th April 2021 in Mumbai. However, the franchise said in an official statement on Tuesday evening.

Following an investigation, it has discovered that he had suffered a fractured finger, which will sadly keep him out of the rest of the Indian Premier League 2021 season. Stokes, on the other hand, will stay in the Royals camp and provide useful input to the players. Everyone at the Rajasthan Royals admires Ben for being such a big asset and a valued part of the Royals family. Both on and off the field wishes him a speedy recovery the franchise said.

Jofra Archer resumed light training after undergoing surgery for a freak hand injury:

We pleased that Ben Stokes wishes to remain with the company to provide valuable assistance and input off the field. In the meantime, we’ll be looking at possible substitution options for the rest of the season the team said. Earlier in the day, England and Royals pace bowler Jofra Archer resumed light training after undergoing surgery for a freak hand injury. However, there is no timetable for his return to competitive play according to the ECB.

The 26-year-old has injured at home in January. Moreover, the surgery has performed while he receiving medication for a long-term elbow fracture. The Royals first acquired the Barbados-born paceman for 72 million Indian rupees ($9,55,109) in 2018. Meanwhile, the Royals, defeated by Punjab by four wickets in their previous match, will face the Delhi Capitals on Thursday.