Ben Stokes suffered an injury scare on day four of the first Test against New Zealand after aborting a spell with the ball midway through his fifth over. England's Test captain opened the bowling with himself on Sunday in Christchurch,

England Test captain Ben Stokes was seen limping off while bowling during Day 4 of the first Test against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday, December 1.

Ben Stokes says he will be fit for second Test after tight back saw him pull up while bowling against New Zealand in Christchurch; England captain hails Player of the Match Brydon Carse for 10-wicket

Ben Stokes suffered an injury scare on day four of the first Test against New Zealand after aborting a spell with the ball midway through his fifth over, but played it down as "more management than anything else" and declared himself fit for the second Test.

The all-rounder's 80 against New Zealand proves a welcome reset in a city where the Stokes family still reside