The Captain of the Test in England Ben Stokes repeated his commitment to the aggressive approach of the “basball” before the test series of five matches against India and urged his team to hold the fearless style of the game that defined their recent success in the cricket of the Red Ball. Stokes, however, also emphasized the importance of adaptability and noted that while attacking thinking remains central, players must be smart in reading conditions and adequately adjust their game plans to navigate the challenges of long and challenging series.
