IND vs. Eng 4th Test: Ben Stokes Cleans Stunning Fifer, Cricket News reaches milestone for the first time in 8 years
Ben Stokes on Thursday put an amazing innings at Old Trafford, creating an impeccable bowling performance to register his first five-wicket race in Test cricket since 2017. The England captain claimed 72 from the front in the fourth Test against India, which was to play in the match in the middle and lower order in 5 days in 24 overs. Stokes first hit with a significant blow on day 1, implicated India’s captain Shubman Gill LBW with a delivery for 12, which returned fast. He followed this with a wicket of a well -set Sai Sudhrson, who fought his way for 61 patients before Bridan Cars took him out. Starting again at day 2, Stokes continued his tireless mantra. He removed Shardul Thakur, forcing a shot that was safely digested by Ben Docket. In the 110th over, Stokes gave a knockout punch, as they dismissed Washington Sundar and Debutant Anshul Kamboj within three balls. Kamboj’s dismissal sealed the milestone of Stokes. His delivery fainted and was caught clearly by Keeper Jamie Smith. Scalp brought Stokes’ fifth five-wicket race to the Test, and his first in eight years, with his final arrival against the West Indies in Lord’s.
The fiery magic of the 34-year-old underlined his importance from England not only as a leader, but as a bowler. This was also a continuation of his stellar look with the ball from the previous test.
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India was eventually excluded for 358 in 114.1 overs, with Stokes clearly a standout artist for England. For a person whose bowling duties have often been reduced in recent years due to injuries, there was a timely reminder to Stokes’s five that when fit, he lives as England’s last all-format warrior.
