Olly Stone considers retiring from Test cricket over injury problems

Olly Stone is one of a handful of England players capable of bowling consistently at 90mph-plus

England fast bowler Olly Stone says he considered his future in the game following his latest injury setback.

"I've given myself the best possible chance of doing everything I can to play Test cricket, and if it means I can't, it would sit right with me if I have to call it a day in the longer format," the 28-year-old said.

After the latest injury - the third time he has suffered with a stress fracture of the back - Stone had the option of playing just white-ball cricket for two years to build up the strength in his bones or have an operation.

Speaking on the BBC's Project Ashes podcast, Stone added: "If I'm being honest, I've had to properly think hard about whether I want to try and get back out there and do it again.

"This time I felt like I'd done everything I can off the field: diet, nutrition, even just getting fitter and stronger. In the past I thought it might have been a factor to why it [injury] was happening."

The Warwickshire bowler has played three Tests and four one-day internationals for England, averaging just 19 with the ball in Test matches.

Project Ashes is a six-part podcast looking at England men's preparations for this winter's tour of Australia. You can listen to episode two, featuring Olly Stone's interview, here.

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