Joe Root hails 'Mr Incredible' Ben Stokes after all-round display in England win

The Guardian UK

Captain says ‘we are in the presence of greatness’ after victoryStokes hit 254 runs in the match as well as taking three wicketsJoe Root said his players are “in the presence of greatness” and watching “Mr Incredible” at work following the all-round masterclass from Ben Stokes that set up a series decider between England and West Indies on Friday.England’s gripping 113-run final-day victory in the second Test was built on the sheer dominance of Stokes throughout, as contrasting scores of 176 and 78 not out with the bat – plus three key wickets – made the man of the match award a formality. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/jul/20/joe-root-hails-mr-incredible-ben-stokes-after-all-round-display-in-england-win #joe_root #ben_stokes #england_cricket_team #west_indies_cricket_team #england_v_west_indies_2020 #cricket #sport