Ben Stokes had treatment on the field for what appeared to be a right groin injury

Ollie Pope said England will keep their "fingers crossed" Ben Stokes has not suffered a serious injury after the captain struggled on the first day of the third Test against India at Lord's.

Stokes appeared to experience a problem with his groin on his right side while making 39 not out, as England closed on 251-4.

The all-rounder had treatment on the field and hobbled between the wickets, turning down a second run in the final over that would have taken Joe Root to a century. Root ended unbeaten on 99.

England indicated there are no plans for Stokes to have a scan overnight and the skipper will instead be assessed on Friday morning.