Ben Stokes: England's Bionic All-Rounder on the Rise
Ben Stokes, recovering from injury, shines as an all-rounder for England against India with his first five-wicket haul since 2017. Despite past setbacks, his performance boosts England's chances in the series. Stokes joins elite cricketers with 10 centuries and five five-wicket hauls in tests.
In a stellar comeback, England's captain Ben Stokes has defied injury troubles to emerge as a pivotal figure in the test series against India. Achieving his first five-wicket haul since 2017, Stokes is proving to be the all-rounder that many had anticipated.
Stokes expressed relief at being able to bowl pain-free as the crucial series against India unfolded. "Bowling without pain has allowed me to focus on technical aspects," Stokes shared, highlighting the injuries that had affected his action.
Despite the return of Jofra Archer, Stokes has bowled more in this test series than ever before, marking a significant milestone with potentially three innings left against India. England opener Zak Crawley praised Stokes' unwavering efforts, calling him a 'phenomenal cricketer' whose contributions have bolstered England's campaign.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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