England pacer ruled out for start of home summer
Key 31-year-old pacer is set to miss the start of the summer with a targeted return of August 2025.
England quick Olly Stone is set to be ruled out of action until July with a knee injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Friday.
Stone experienced major discomfort in his right knee during Nottinghamshire’s pre-season tour of Abu Dhabi in March.
Further scans have revealed the requirement of surgery, which will take place later this week, and will sideline the 31-year-old for a subsequent 14 weeks.
He will now begin rehabilitation, working closely with the medical teams at both the ECB and Nottinghamshire.
Stone has played five Tests and 10 ODIs, and will likely be out of contention for the five-match series against India, starting June 20.
Stone has 17 Test wickets for England in Tests, and joins fellow quick, Mark Wood on the treatment table, who was ruled out earlier this year.
Mark Wood limps off the field | AFG v ENG | Champions Trophy 2025
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However, Stone is expected to be available for selection by August 2025.