Ben Stokes celebrates a century of brilliance with 100th Test for England
Ben Stokes will join the prestigious 100-Test club when he steps onto the field during the third Test against India in Rajkot.
England captain Ben Stokes became the 76th player in the world to have played 100 Test matches and 16th for England.
Among the active English players, only James Anderson and Joe Root have more Test appearances.
Stokes made his debut against Australia in 2013 and in the 99 matches since then, has scored 6251 runs at an average of 36.34 while also picking up 197 wickets.
Debuting against Australia in 2013, Stokes has accumulated 6251 runs at an average of 36.34 and claimed 197 wickets in the 99 matches played so far.
Apart from Stokes, only Garfield Sobers and Jacques Kallis share the unique distinction of achieving the 6000+ runs and 150+ wickets double in Test cricket.
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One of Stokes' memorable moments in Test cricket includes his remarkable unbeaten 135 against Australia in Leeds, orchestrating a near-impossible chase of 359 in the fourth innings alongside the tail.
During a challenging phase for England in Test cricket, Stokes was tasked with turning things around and was rewarded with the captaincy in 2022.
Under his leadership, England has become known for their aggressive style of play, emerging as one of the most exciting teams in Test cricket.
Since assuming full-time captaincy, Stokes has led England in 20 matches, securing victories in 14, suffering five losses, and securing one draw.
In recognition of his all-round contributions on the field and leadership, Stokes was honoured as the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year in 2022.
Stokes will be looking to add to the victory tally, starting with the third Test against India in Rajkot.
The series is evenly poised at 1-1 after England inflicted a rare defeat on India in Hyderabad in a thrilling match before the hosts bounced back with a 106-run win in Vizag.