AUS STOKED: Big Ben's Grand Finish; Reactions & more..
Ben Stokes is a freak!! In fact, given his accolades, fanfare and contribution to English cricket; he is almost certain to attain the
prestigious Knighthood. The current clamour going around in the UK for 'Sir' Benjamin Stokes is only fair given his phenomenal success this summer.
From almost single-handedly winning England the elusive 50-over World Cup to famously snatching the Leeds Test to keep the Ashes alive has been superhuman effort to say the least.
Amidst the chaos, pressure, expectations, Stokes's 135* helped the hosts seal a dramatic one-wicket win in the third Test against Australia at Headingley. With 73 more to get, when Jack Leach, the last batsman, walked out to bat, the England all-rounder delivered some breath-taking shots to stun the tourists and the capacity crowd present at the venue.
Such was the brilliance and the timing of the knock, many experts are even questioning if it was the greatest Test innings ever
played?
In case, you missed it, take a look at the epic knock and finish by one of the modern day greats.
AN INCREDIBLE MOMENT!!
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 25, 2019
AN ABSOLUTE WARRIOR!!
WHAT A MAN @benstokes38!!
Scorecard/Videos: https://t.co/yK4bf7wbfc#Ashes pic.twitter.com/o95fdZd31O
Listen to what Stokes had to say post his stellar knock
'I thought as soon as it hit me, it was sliding down leg because there was no spin'
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) August 26, 2019
Ben Stokes reckons DRS got that final LBW projection wrong 🤔 #Asheshttps://t.co/4GWwsC6DoD pic.twitter.com/BFQm2yHsqR
Soon after his sensational innings, inevitable reactions across the globe followed. Glance through some...
I’ve seen some remarkable cricket moments in my life but that is the best I’ve seen in over 50 years. @benstokes38 saved the Ashes and gave a magical inspirational innings. Even better than his World Cup performance.
— Geoffrey Boycott (@GeoffreyBoycott) August 25, 2019
Well done @ECB_cricket
Arise Sir @benstokes38. You absolute hero. Best test match ever. Unbelievable!
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) August 25, 2019
Headingley. Botham. Stokes. Sits comfortably. #Ashes
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 25, 2019
This is by far the most intense game I’ve ever seen In my life
— Jofra Archer (@JofraArcher) August 25, 2019
Stokes is already a modern day hero. He has also done enough to cement his place as a legend of the game. Above all, he appears to be almost God Sent for the English.
For us fans, the Ashes is alive and kicking again. We have seen plenty of heroics and entertainment from Stokes pver the past few months. The best part is the summer is still in progress.
