On Day 1 of the 4th Test between India and England, Ben Stokes played as a gritty 55-run knock, which included of 6 boundaries and 2 level best. Despite that, at the start of his attempt, Ben Stokes had a slight fight with Mohammed Siraj, particularly when the latter bowled a bouncer to recognize the Englishman.
Ben Stokes played down the happening between him and Siraj
Nevertheless, when asked about the instance, Ben Stokes noted that it was just two competition who were demanding everything they could to perform to the best of their capabilities. The all-rounder also said that there is a tendency to go a part too far over such incidents.
“Nowadays in cricket, it becomes a massive talking point when two opponents have a word with each other. People seem to think it is all wrong. You look at it from a different way and it shows that 2-3 people care about what they are doing. We are competitors so we are not going to back down to anyone. It is nice to see two competitors going toe to toe without backing down. And, for me, that was what it was – competitive guys trying to get one over each other,” Ben Stokes added.
The above-mentioned happen on the final ball of the 13th over and upload it, both Ben Stokes and Siraj seemed to get themselves intricate in an animated talk. Actually, even Virat Kohli seemed to have a speak with the Englishman, in order to spread the situation – something that the umpires in the end expert.
As far as the Test is interested, England find myself securely on the back foot after being shot out for 205 in their first innings. The pitch, diverse the 3rd Test, seems to show off no significant demons, meaning the company have plenty of ground to make up during the remaining of the experience.
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