Eng vs Ind: Ben Stokes joins the legend of cricket Jacques Kallis and Garry Sober
Ben Stokes, EnglandThe inspiring test captain offered an extraordinary historic all-round performance on the fourth day of the fourth test India At Old Trafford, Manchester. His gritty century not only solidified England’s dominant position in the match, following the hauling of five important wickets in India’s first innings, but also rewritten some important records in the history of Test cricket. Stokes’ resilience, leadership, outstanding display of comprehensive all-round skill, and overcoming physical discomfort from the previous day highlights his invaluable contribution to the ongoing English cause Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Series.
Ben Stokes will be part of the Elite All-Round Club along with Jack Karis and Garry Thorber
England’s test captain Stokes showed off his famous batting resilience, reaching his 14th Test 100 on the fourth day and his second Test against India. This century was waiting for two years of Testton in July 2023, when the last one was turned into ashes. Stokes was forced to fight a convulsion on the third day, earning a 66, then a score of 66, his maiden 50x, before being forced to leave him temporarily. However, he returned to the crease later that day, remaining undefeated in 77, turning it into an epic century on the fourth day.
This important knock further expanded England’s first total of 358. Joe Rootwhich has greatly strengthened the England match. Beyond this command century, Stokes has achieved a monumental career milestone, earning over 7,000 runs and becoming the third player in Test history to score 200 wickets.
Stokes hit the 7,000-run mark and has an incredible 6-off Washington Sundaal This is England’s 149th innings. He has now joined the legendary and respected company of the West Indies. Garry Thorber (8032 runs/235 wickets in 93 tests) and South Africa’s stubborn Jack Karis (13289 runs/292 wickets in 166 tests). Additionally, one day before the third day, Stokes surpassed 11,000 international runs in all formats, accumulating 11,048 runs in 272 matches, averaging 35.88, including the 19th century and the 60s, further solidifying his impressive all-around career statistics.
Unprecedented Record Cements Stokes’ Places Among Cricket Elites
Stokes’ all-round hero in this test undoubtedly etches his name into multiple record books, showing performances rarely seen in sports. He became the first England captain in Test cricket in 148, winning a century in the same Test match as the five-wicket haul. In India’s first innings, Stokes was a standout British bowler, claiming five wickets on 72 runs, proven important in limiting visitors.
This exceptional dual performance puts him in the exclusive global club of the designated captain, achieving this feat and achieving his final presence Imran Khan 1983. The other captains who achieve this unusual double are Dennis Atkinson (West Indies, 1955), Sir Thorbers (West Indies, 1966), and Mushtaq Mohammad (Pakistan, 1977). Moreover, Stokes is now just the fourth England all-rounder to achieve five wicket haul in the same test as the famous double of the first century, Ian Botham (People who have achieved this feat five times) Tony Greig (Once) and Gus Atkinson (one time).
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