One of the finest all-rounders of the present time in the world of cricket, Ben Stokes is also among the world’s best athletes. His performances have left the commentators and fellow players talking around the world about what he has done in the international circuit.
Stokes has shown several times why he is so precious to any team that he plays for. And he has made it yet again, not with the bat and ball but rather with his superiority of athleticism near the ropes.
The incident happened during the 2nd T20I between the two powerhouses of cricket, England and the World Champion Australia. It was the 1st ball of the 2nd innings 12th over.
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Simply outstanding! Ben Stokes saves six with some acrobatics on the rope! #AUSvENG #PlayOfTheDay | #Dettol pic.twitter.com/5vmFRobfif
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) October 12, 2022
Stokes was guarding the long-off when the big man marsh tried to pull off a maximum of Sam Curran’s full-length delivery from around the wicket.
Watching the ball nearing past the ropes. Stokes maintained his balance and shape to take a full-length dive into the air caught hold of the ball sailed for a maximum from his right hand and threw it inside the ground.
What a save from Ben Stokes!!!!pic.twitter.com/aUNBxOv3CS
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 12, 2022
#BenStokes with one of the great boundary saves 🤯#AUSvENG #ENGvsAUS #PMQs pic.twitter.com/OehDoZ3G1e
— Muhammad Arif Khan (@M_Arif61) October 12, 2022
He keeps doing that... 🤯 #BenStokes
— The Field (@thefield_in) October 12, 2022
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World Cup aagaya hai, so Ben Stokes ke JINN ban nay ka waqt hua chahta hai. https://t.co/92FIcn1Bdo
— PSL Memes (@PSLMemesWalay) October 12, 2022
The acrobatics and athleticism of England’s Test Skipper save four crucial runs for the team and brought the stadium at feet to applaud his unflinching dedication to the team.
England won the match by 8 runs and series 2-1 against the host Aussies ahead of the grand T20 World Cup ahead beginning September 16th.