England fast bowler Stone ruled out of West Indies tour
England pace bowler Olly Stone will miss the tour of the West Indies after suffering a back injury.
Stone has been hampered by stiffness in his lower left back since taking part in a practice session on Sunday.
The 25-year-old went for scans in Barbados that confirmed the extent of the injury was serious enough to rule him out of the Tests against the West Indies.
Stone had hoped to make his Test debut in the three-match series, but the Warwickshire seamer will have to wait for his maiden five-day appearance.
"Following the result of scans, Olly Stone has sustained a bone stress injury to the left lower back. He will return home from the Caribbean later this week and have further tests in the UK," a statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Wednesday.
Stone impressed with his speed and hostility during four appearances in England's one-day series win against Sri Lanka in October.
But the back problem is the latest injury blow for Stone, who saw his promising career ...