Ben Stokes – England’s colossus who is 4 players in 1
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England unsure if Stokes will bowl on 5th day
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England captain Ben Stokes retired hurt with cramp as his team dominated day 3 of the fourth cricket test against India on Friday, but he soon returned as wickets fell. Stokes was 66 not out in the evening session at Old Trafford with England leading by 133 runs.
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Shubman Gill hits century but Ben Stokes fires England's attack with early wicket against India
India captain Shubman Gill hit his fourth century of the series against England on Sunday to give the visitors hope of salvaging a draw on the final day of the fourth test at Old Trafford. The series-leading run-maker's 103 was finally brought to an end when he was caught by Jamie Smith off Joffra Archer,
England's captain, Ben Stokes, offered a draw in the fourth Test, aiming to conserve his bowlers for an upcoming match due to fatigue. India declined, as Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar were approaching personal milestones.
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The tourists have reason to believe they can see out the final day of the fourth Test and set up a Kia Oval decider next week.
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Ben Stokes defies injury to rally England but fourth India Test ends in draw - Test series hangs in the balance ahead of decider
Ben Stokes enjoying ‘high quality’ games between England and India despite draw - Stokes’ side reached 669 in their first innings before the fourth Test fizzled out.
Ben Stokes will not be told to limit his bowling, but must realise he needs to for the good of his England team, writes Jonathan Agnew.