Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the decisive final Test of the summer with a torn shoulder muscle. Stokes, 34, is one of four changes against India at The Oval as fatigue catches up with the England team at the end of a five match series.

England captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the fifth and final test against India with a right shoulder injury.

Liam Dawson, Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer have also been left out, while Jacob Bethell is among four additions for the Oval Test.

India captain Shubman Gill has responded to the Oval pitch controversy involving head coach Gautam Gambhir and curator Lee Fortis, saying that they had no instructions about the 2.5 metre rule.