England Vs India Test Match: Ben Stokes Struck By Siraj's Delivery At Lord's

Abdullah Hussain (@Abdulla99267510) Published July 14, 2025 | 04:48 PM

Delivery that hit England captain Ben Stokes in groin which causes both agony on field and laughter off it

LONDON: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-July 14^th, 2025) A light-hearted yet painful moment stole the spotlight on day four of the England vs. India Test match at Lord’s Cricket Ground, when Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj bowled a delivery that hit England captain Ben Stokes in the groin, caused both agony on the field and laughter off it.

The incident occurred when Siraj, bowling around the wicket, delivered a sharp ball that failed to bounce as expected and struck Stokes in a sensitive area. The England skipper immediately fell to the ground, lying flat on the pitch in clear discomfort.

The humorous side of the moment was amplified by commentator Nasser Hussain, who quipped, “No balls left in the over now!”, a remark that triggered laughter in the commentary box and among fans in the stands.

Interestingly, Indian fielders KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel did not initially check on Stokes, although Ravindra Jadeja approached him to inquire about his condition.

The moment reminded many of a similar incident in a previous Test match at Headingley, when Stokes had struck Rahul in the same area and had not checked on him either.

Despite the laughter, concerns about Stokes' batting form continue. In the current Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, his scores have been 20, 33, 0, and 33, with a cautious 44-run innings in the first innings at Lord’s. He had again started solidly in the second innings before being hit by Siraj’s delivery.

Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad, speaking on Sky sports, called the moment “tiring but entertaining,” and praised India’s bowling intensity. He also criticized Harry Brook for playing recklessly and noted that even a target of 220 could bring England back into the game given their bowling depth.

The clip of the moment quickly went viral on social media, with cricket fans across the globe reacting with amusement.