Ben Stokes: England’s Next Greatest Test Captain?
London. Former England captain Michael Vaughan has praised Ben Stokes for leading the Test team and believes the all-rounder has the potential to become one of the greatest captains in the team’s cricket history.
Under the captaincy of Ben Stokes, England made a strong comeback in the Ashes series that ended on Monday. Despite trailing 0-2 in the series, this team made a comeback and ended the series 2-2.
England could have easily won the series 3-2 if the Manchester Test, where they dominated, had not ended in a draw due to rain.”He’s only been leading the team for 14 months, but already he’s one of England’s greatest captains. I think when the time comes, he will be regarded as the greatest Test captain England has ever had. ”In his column for The Telegraph, Vaughan wrote, “As captain, Stokes has now won 13 out of 18 Tests, which is unbelievable. But you’re also thinking about a deeper impact.
I think Stokes will be remembered in the times to come as a captain who helped change the way Test cricket is played – and that’s definitely a perfect legacy.He further said that Stokes will be remembered in the future as a captain who tried to change the way Test cricket is played with his players in the team.”The Ashes ended in a 2-2 draw, but both captains will have more questions for Pat Cummins than for Stokes.
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It is very clear what Stokes is looking to achieve. At the moment, he wants to get the best out of all the talent that is in England and make them all think about how good they can be. ”England’s next Test assignment after the Ashes is India’s five-match series tour from January 25 to March 11 next year with matches to be played in Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Rajkot, Ranchi and Dharamsala.Vaughan is hopeful that England will continue to play their ultra-aggressive game under Stokes’ leadership during the Test series in India.(IANS)
What is Ben Stokes’ best moment in cricket?
Ben Stokes has had many great moments in cricket, but his most famous moment is undoubtedly his unbeaten 135* in the 2019 Cricket World Cup final against New Zealand. Stokes’ innings helped England to tie the match, and they eventually won the title on boundary countback.
The innings was a masterclass in batting under pressure, and it is considered one of the greatest ODI innings of all time. Stokes faced 115 balls, hit 11 fours and eight sixes, and he never gave up hope of winning the match.
The innings was also a personal triumph for Stokes, who had been through a difficult period in his life in the lead-up to the World Cup. He had been involved in a car accident, and he had also been struggling with his mental health. However, he found the strength to perform at his best on the biggest stage, and he helped England to achieve their dream of winning the World Cup.
Here are some other great moments in Ben Stokes’ cricket career:
- His 258* in the 2019 Ashes Test at Headingley, which helped England to win the match and retain the Ashes.
- His 84* in the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 final against West Indies, which helped England to win the title.
- His 6 for 31 in the 2013 Ashes Test at Old Trafford, which helped England to win the match and regain the Ashes.
Ben Stokes is one of the greatest cricketers of all time, and he has had many great moments in his career. However, his unbeaten 135* in the 2019 Cricket World Cup final is undoubtedly his finest moment.
