Steve Smith and Virat Kohli applauded Ben Stokes’ battling 155-run knock during the second Ashes Test even though it finished in defeat for England.
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FirstCricket Staff
- July 3rd, 2023
- 12:56:44 IST
England’s captain Ben Stokes reacts as he walks off the field after losing his wicket during the fifth day of the second Ashes Test match between England and Australia, at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Sunday, 2 July, 2023. AP
Disappointingly though it ended for England, skipper Ben Stokes tried his best to save the day for his team with a knock of 155 runs on the last of the second Ashes Test. Even Steve Smith only had words of appreciation to say about him at the post-match presentation.
Smith pointed to Stoke’s ability to pull off big chases as he referred to his quality knocks in the past, especially while chasing big totals.
“A bit of deja vu, he (Stokes) is an unbelievable player. He is a freak for what he can pull off in cricket – in different formats, on this ground, in this country, he has done some incredible things. He was targeting the short end, and the first shot that he tried the other end, he got out,” Smith said.
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India’s star batter Virat Kohli called Stokes one of the toughest opponents to play against. He called the England captain’s century one of “highest quality”.
“I wasn’t joking about calling Ben Stokes the most competitive bloke I’ve played against. Innings of the highest quality but Australia is too good at the moment,” Kohli tweeted.
I wasn’t joking about calling Ben Stokes the most competitive bloke I’ve played against. Innings of the highest quality but Australia is too good at the moment ????
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 2, 2023
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