England captain Ben Stokes has praised his team's effort despite a heartbreaking six-run defeat to India in the final Test at The Oval. The match, which ended with the series tied 2-2, saw England collapse from 301-3 to 367 all out in a tense finish on Monday.

England captain Ben Stokes retired hurt with cramp as his team dominated day 3 of the fourth cricket test against India on Friday, but he soon returned as wickets fell. Stokes was 66 not out in the evening session at Old Trafford with England leading by 133 runs.

Ben Stokes, who has won the Player of the Match (POTM) award in the Lord's and Manchester Test, will not play against India in the final Test of the series at the Oval. Ollie Pope will lead the English team in the absence of the regular captain.