India, England and Ben Stokes
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England’s first draw without heavy rain under Ben Stokes was a Test that showed how brilliant the skipper is, but also how his team are worryingly dependent on him.
Ben Stokes, at first, refused to shake hands with Ravindra Jadeja after the Manchester Test between India and England ended in a draw.
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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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Ben Stokes lashed out after Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar denied handshake, choosing to chase Test tons and save India from near-certain defeat.
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Ben Stokes decided to bowl Harry Brook, choosing to not use his frontline bowlers as India refused to accept his offer of a draw with 15 overs left on Day 5.
Nasser Hussain criticized Ben Stokes for his "silly" reaction after Stokes seemingly protested India's refusal to accept a draw in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy match. Stokes' frustration led him to give Harry Brook the ball,
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.