“Best innings I’ve ever seen”: World reacts to Ben Stokes historic Ashes performance
No one, not even Ben Stokes himself, could believe what the all-rounder pulled off in Leeds on Monday morning.
The star of the England cricket team managed to pull off one of the greatest innings international cricket has ever seen as he single-handedly sent England to its highest successful run chase in Test history, beating Australia by one wicket in a surprising turn of events.
They were faced with a chase of 359 runs in the third Ashes Test, but the host country seemed to be losing a grip on obtaining a win, as they came crashing at 9/286. But then, in came Stokes, who dominated the scene with a 76-run 10th wicket partnership with Jack Leach to lead the team to victory.
And the world reacted in a stunning way, as they watched the madness unfold.
Not only were Stokes’ teammates stunned, but past players were also in a state of disbelief.
I’ve seen some remarkable cricket moments in my life but that is the best I’ve seen in over 50 years. @benstokes38 saved the Ashes and gave a magical inspirational innings. Even better than his World Cup performance.
Well done @ECB_cricket— Geoffrey Boycott (@GeoffreyBoycott) 25 August 2019
Greatest knock of all time .... Must be .... @benstokes38 .... I LOVE YOU ....#Ashes
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) 25 August 2019
Ben Stokes is one hell of a cricketer !!
— Nasser Hussain (@nassercricket) 25 August 2019
I have no sister but if I did I’d want her to marry Ben Stokes.
— Graeme Swann (@Swannyg66) 25 August 2019
That was pretty special! @benstokes38 , that was ridiculous! Well done. Ashes alive and well.
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) 25 August 2019
On Twitter, Mark Waugh commended the player saying, “When Geoffrey Boycott says it’s the greatest Test innings he has seen in 60 years watching the game you know it’s the GREATEST.”