Stokes made the most of a weak hand while facing strong defence and operating in unfamiliar conditions with a weak attack.
Cricket: India vs England – Fourth Test – February 26, 2024 – JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi, India Ben Stokes of England, Joe Root, and Ollie Pope during the game Reuters/Amit Dave
There’s no going back after a certain point. similar to Ben Stokes’ association with the Bazball ideology. In a way, Stokes is freed up once the decision is made. Or at least that’s the picture he and his Bazballers have painted. Despite being called into question on a few occasions during this series, England’s captain has persevered.
Tracking Stokes’ vision, impulses, and actions on the ground has proven to be captivating. Despite having a poor bowling attack, which is the primary difference between the two teams and has been further exacerbated by the conditions that India has picked with care, Stokes has managed to make his bowling unit appear much better than it actually is with frequent conversations and creatively but deliberately set fields.
