Proud Ben Stokes hails England for levelling Ashes 2023 after falling 0-2 behind in first 2 Tests

By India Today Sports Desk: England captain Ben Stokes has hailed his workforce for drawing the Ashes 2023 degree within the remaining Test match at The Oval. England had been 0-2 down after the primary two Test matches of the sequence, however dominated the proceedings to drag again within the remaining three video games. England would have gained the sequence if not for rain spoiling the ultimate day of the fourth Test in Manchester, the place they simply wanted 5 wickets to win the match.

After going 0-2 down at Lord’s the bullish England captain had stated that they might be aiming to win the sequence 3-2. While that was not the case, however England confirmed what they had been able to within the remaining three matches of the bilateral sequence.

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Speaking on the put up match presentation ceremony, Stokes stated that the sequence confirmed the standard that either side had and that they had been capable of go toe to toe towards the world champions Australia.

“Yeah, actually really good. I think, 2-2 at the end of the series like this is a reflection of the two teams going toe-to-toe. Australia, World Test Champions, you know quality team,” Stokes stated within the put up match presentation.

“Being 2-0 down earlier in the series, I don’t think many teams would have responded the way we did. Ahh, I am incredibly proud of everyone who has put their all efforts to get us here,” the captain lauded his gamers.

The all-rounder hailed his bowling unit for his or her efforts and stated that he was pretty content material with the show from his facet.

“Particularly, the bowlers, see Woakesy has played only three games and he walked off with the player of the series award. Standing here pretty content with what we’ve achieved,” Stokes stated.

Australia regarded in management going into the ultimate session of the sport, needing rather less than 150 runs to win with 7 wickets in hand. Chria Woakes and Moeen Ali mixed within the remaining session to have an effect on a collapse within the Australian batting order after which Stuart Broad cleaned up the ultimate two wickets within the remaining hour of play. England gained the ultimate Test match by 49 runs and had been capable of keep their document of not dropping the house Ashes sequence since 2001.