BREAKING NEWS: Ben Stokes hits FIVE sixes in a row to bring up a glorious 64-ball century for Durham in his first innings since being named the new England Test captain
Ben Stokes marked his first match since being named England Test captain in style by smashing five sixes in a row to bring up a century in the County Championship.
Stokes, who recently replaced Joe Root as captain looked in imperious form for Durham – taking just 64 balls to reach his 100.
It’s the 30-year-old’s first match since being named at Root’s successor and he starred at Worcestershire on day two of the County Championship.
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