England's Ashes campaign faced a significant setback as captain Ben Stokes sustained a groin injury during the fifth Test in Sydney. He was forced to leave the field after bowling only ten deliveries, adding to England's injury woes which have already seen Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, and Gus Atkinson sidelined. This incident occurred as Australia dominated the series, leaving England facing a heavy defeat and a likely 4-1 series loss.