Ben Stokes made a significant impact in the fourth Test by taking his first five-wicket haul in eight years, finishing with figures of five for 72. His performance helped England close the second day at 225 for two, trailing India by 133 runs. Zak Crawley praised Stokes's resurgence and noted similarities to his previous dominant performances. Crawley also contributed with 84 runs, supporting an opening partnership with Ben Duckett. Tensions arose on the field concerning the spirit of the game, stemming from an incident involving Indian players during their last match at Lord's.
Zak Crawley hailed Ben Stokes's phenomenal resurgence as England's captain took his first Test five-wicket haul in eight years, leading the hosts into control.
Stokes finished with impressive figures of five for 72, helping England close the second day at 225 for two, trailing India by 133 runs.
Crawley highlighted similarities between Stokes' current performance and his 2020 form, praising his ability to generate pace, movement, and bounce.
Crawley and Ben Duckett's opening stand of 166 came amid scrutiny over England's adherence to the spirit of the game during interactions with Indian players.
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