England Captain Ben Stokes congratulates Jofra Archer after the third test vs. India on Lord’s (photo from Stu Forster/Getty Pictures) England Captain Ben Stokes was the core of the witty performance of his party in the ongoing series of five tests against India, both with his performance and management. When the series is directed to the dramatic finals, Stokes’ treatment of key players like Jofra Archer, attracted praise, especially from former captain of Nasser Hussain. When Hussain spoke on Sky Sports Cricket cricket after the fourth test ended with the Old Trafford draw, he pointed to trust and chemistry between Stokes and Archer, who returned in the third match at Lord’s. “I like the fact that Ben knows what Jofra Archer is doing. There is huge respect among them,” Hussain said. He remembered a moment from the third test where Stokes was seen, had a sharp word with Archer before smiling the mood with a smile and hug. This was a clear reflection of the balanced leadership of the captain.
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“Lord’s exactly happened. “He will know what Archer Tick is doing and I think Archer is actually a better pitch when he is a little fired and his legs start to pump a little,” he added. Archer, who returned to playing XI in the middle of the series, raised key goals with characters 2/52 and 3/55 near Lord, followed by 3/73 and 1/78 in the fourth test.
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The Manchester test saw both sides at the top, detonated the last day with India, and Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar scored for centuries after they refused England soon to end the game. With a series finely prepared for 2-1 in favor of England, Stokes’ leadership and especially its treatment of players like Archer, it could prove to be crucial because the teams are preparing for the final test in the oval.
