England’s Ben Stokes celebrates with Joe Root after taking the wicket of India’s Nitish Kumar Reddy within the third Test at Lord’s on July 12, 2025 | Photo Credit: Action Images by way of Reuters
The England captain bowled 44 overs at Lord’s, essentially the most of any bowler within the match, and took 5 wickets to information the hosts to a 22-run victory and 2-1 lead within the five-match sequence. He contributed 44 and 33 runs and was named participant of the match.
The 34-year-old underwent a profitable operation on a torn hamstring in December earlier than present process a bodily health programme throughout which he misplaced 10 kg.
“He’s just desperate to be the man and make things happen,” former skipper Root informed BBC Sport.
“Incredible effort to have the ability to do this. I used to be simply panicking that he wasn’t going to make it by the sport after a few dangerous accidents however he clearly trusts his physique now.
“It’s a great sign for us moving forward. I mean it really is isn’t it, because that’s back to his best.”
The fourth Test begins on July 23 at Old Trafford.
Published – July 17, 2025 12:04 pm IST
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