Olly Stone to Miss Upcoming Test Series Due to Knee Surgery

Olly Stone's Injury Update

London [UK], April 4: England's right-arm fast bowler Olly Stone will be absent from the forthcoming Test series against Zimbabwe and India following a surgical procedure on his right knee. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reported that he will undergo a rehabilitation period of 14 weeks.

Last year, Stone took seven wickets in two Test matches against Sri Lanka on home soil. He was included in the England squad for the Test series against Pakistan and New Zealand but did not get the opportunity to play in either series.

During Nottinghamshire's pre-season tour in Abu Dhabi this March, Stone experienced significant pain in his right knee.

Subsequent medical scans indicated that surgery was necessary, which is scheduled for later this week, putting the 31-year-old out of action for approximately 14 weeks.

He will commence his rehabilitation process, collaborating closely with the medical teams from both the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Nottinghamshire.

Stone has participated in five Test matches and ten One Day Internationals (ODIs), and he is likely to miss the five-match series against India that begins on June 20.

With 17 Test wickets to his name, Stone joins fellow fast bowler Mark Wood on the injury list, who was ruled out earlier this year. However, Stone is anticipated to be fit for selection by August 2025.