Talismanic England all-rounder Ben Stokes and paceman Chris Woakes will miss the remainder of the One Day International series with Australia the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced today.
Stokes' hamstring injury -- which he suffered in the lead-up to the second Test with Pakistan -- the ECB says is progressing well and are hopeful the 27-year-old will be fit for the T20 series with India next month.
England lead the five game series with Australia 2-0 with three matches remaining.
"He can bat fully and is now able to run at 90 per cent capacity," read a statement from the ECB.
"He will commence his return to bowling programme this week.
"The plan is for Ben to continue his rehabilitation programme with the England squad during the 4th and 5th ODIs (against Australia on Thursday and Sunday) at Riverside and Old Trafford."