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England captain Stokes out of India series decider

England's Joe Root reacts as he walks back to the pavilion having lost his wicket for 104 on the second day of the third cricket test match between England and India at Lord's cricket ground in London. [AFP]

England captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the fifth and deciding Test against India with a shoulder injury in a devastating blow for the home side.

The England and Wales Cricket Board said vice-captain Ollie Pope would lead the side in the match at The Oval starting Thursday, with England 2-1 up in the Five-Test series.

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