Trent Bridge, some green grass, a first autumnal chill in the air plus the sudden appearance of news reporters who seldom show so much interest in Test cricket.
Everyone knows what to expect. Ben Stokes’s every move, every grimace and smile will be minutely monitored; so, too, the reception he receives when he comes out to bat. The ball will swing around deviously so that England’s seamers, including Stokes, overwhelm the India batsmen and the series will be secured.
Written by Vic Marks at Trent Bridge
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/aug/17/england-joe-root-virat-kohli-third-test-india under the title “Curran makes way for Stokes but England set for more of the same | Vic Marks”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
