Eng vs Ind: Ben Stokes reveals how Jofra Archer elicited motivation from Sourav Ganguly’s iconic Lord’s celebration

Jofra ArcherThe spell on the fifth day of scum promoted England In A thrilling 22-run victory over India On Lord, it didn’t come from memories of England’s 2019 ODI World Cup victory, but from completely different and unexpected inspiration. Sourav Ganguly”Writing his S-shirt around, India’s famous 2002 Nat West Trophy won on the exact same ground.

Ben Stokes links the Lord’s Moment of Sourav Ganguly to Johra Archer’s Inspiration

With tensions mostly grabbed on the final morning and India needs to get over 130 runs and six wickets, Archer delivered a fiery six-over spell that shattered India’s low order. But off the field, it was a comic relief moment that stole the show.

After the match at the post-match press conference, Stokes revealed that he casually asked Archer five days ago whether he remembered the importance of July 14th. Pacer, a classic Archer style, did not remember the 2019 World Cup victory in England. Stokes shared anecdotes at a post-game press conference and laughed, remembering their interactions before the game began.

“I asked Yohra, “You know how many days it is today, right?” He said it was our World Cup anniversary and he said, “Yeah, that was when India chased the 300 and Ganguly waved his shirt!” He really thought it was the World Cup final, absolute beauty, that boy.” Stokes said.

Incredibly, the memory had been a decade and the opportunity was misidentified, but it sparked the spark archer that Archer needed. His bowling was not confused. England needed magic, and Archer delivered it.

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Archer and Stokes batting in India on day 5 of Eng vs India Road Test

With India at 58/4, Archer attacked Gold with historic victory. He produced a dream delivery for knockback Rishabh Pant’s Off Stumpthe ball will be late at high pace, sending the outline of the stump. Soon after that, he stopped a sharp return catch to dismiss Washington Sundaalshowing off both reflection and control under pressure. Tie in by trapping Stokes KL was satisfied LBW with the perfect inwingers, and thus the Indian intermediate order was blown away in the first seven overs of the day. The time has come for the final blow Shoaib Bashir cleaning Mohamed Shirajithe ball drips into the stump of his leg and removes bail, sealing off the nervous, unforgettable 22-run victory in England.

On the sixth anniversary of England’s 2019 World Cup victory, it was once again a Stokes Archer duo streaming on Roads. Archer finished with three wickets, while Stokes grabbed two, including Rahul’s Big One. Chris Walks and Brydon car Although it contributed a significant strike earlier, the critical stage belonged to Archer’s hostile burst and Stokes’ timely intervention. England is currently leading the five-match Anderson Tendulkal Trophy Series 2-1, so it’s fitting that it was another flashback that fired England’s match winner on the day to commemorate the legendary Lord’s moment.

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