Olly Stone to miss start of English summer after undergoing knee surgery

London: England pacer Olly Stone has been ruled out of all cricket for 14 weeks after undergoing a right knee surgery this week, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday.

“Stone experienced increasing discomfort during Nottinghamshire’s pre-season tour of Abu Dhabi last month. Further scans conducted this week revealed the need for surgery,” the ECB statement read.

“He will now begin a period of rehabilitation, working closely with the medical teams at both the ECB and Nottinghamshire,” it added.

The 31-year-old will miss the start of the English summer but is targeting a return to full fitness by August 2025.

Stone last played for England during the home ODI series against Australia last year after playing two Tests against Sri Lanka. IANS

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