Stokes will miss India Test at Lord's after trial dates confirmed

At a hearing at Bristol Crown Court on Monday, it was announced that the trial will start on August 6 and last for around five to seven days

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Ben Stokes will miss England's Test match against India at Lord's this summer after the dates for his affray trial were confirmed.

At a hearing at Bristol Crown Court on Monday, it was announced that the trial will start on August 6 and last for around five to seven days.

The Test - the second of the summer series against the Indians - is due to start on Thursday, August 9. Stokes will therefore not be available for selection.

^{Stokes's affray trial will begin on August 6}

The England allrounder faces the charge following his arrest in Bristol in September after an altercation outside a nightclub in the Clifton Triangle.

A 27-year-old man was allegedly left with a broken eye socket as a result of the incident.

Stokes appeared via video-link from New Zealand on Monday to confirm his name, nationality and date of birth to the court.

He will stand trial alongside co-defendants Ryan Hale and Ryan Ali.

All three men pleaded not guilty.