Stokes, England and India
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After the exhilaration of Ben Stokes’s first Test century in two years, England were pegged back in a frustrating end to the fourth day
England captain Ben Stokes' leadership, especially his handling of Jofra Archer, has garnered praise amidst the ongoing Test series against India. Former skipper Nasser Hussain highlighted the trust and chemistry between Stokes and Archer,
Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar praised India's performance, questioning whether England's lengthy innings contributed to their failure. He also urged Shubman Gill to inquire about Stokes’s decision-making.
It is why his peers are men such as Andrew Flintoff, Trevor Bailey, Greig and Botham. Stokes’ 14th Test hundred put him level with Botham, who made the most of any England all-rounder. And, more than he has been for quite some time, Stokes is a genuine all-rounder again.
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Thesportstak on MSN'We can't not have Archer for 4 years...': Stuart Broad wants Ben Stokes to rest Jofra for 5th Test, names his replacementStuart Broad has cautioned England Test captain Ben Stokes against playing Jofra Archer in the fifth and final Test of the series.
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India Today on MSNBen Stokes: Snubbed handshakes, swollen toes, and the 2019 World Cup robberyBen Stokes tried to play Gandhi with his handshake act in Manchester. But he will do well to remember how, only hours before that, he targetted Rishabh Pant's busted foot with searing yorkers.
Ben Stokes and Co. faced backlash from former England cricketer Mark Ramprakash for their antics during the Manchester Test against India. On the final day, India battled with grit to save the match,
Former Indian cricketer and noted commentator Aakash Chopra has stirred a fresh debate in the cricketing world with his recent tweet aimed at England's attitude toward individual milestones in Test cricket.