Rajkot: Towards the end of the third Test, Ben Stokes was making a lot of noise.

Certainly, the weight of England’s recent loss was falling on the captain of England.

Not because they lost to a world-class team in the semifinals, but because after getting out on the very first ball in the test, they wilted.

India’s score was 33 for three wickets within the first ten overs of the initial day of the Test. Despite some partial partnerships from India, England still harbored hopes of seizing the opportunity. India responded with a total of 445.

On the other hand, after Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, and then Joe Root surrounded India’s bowlers from all sides, England seemed ready for an equal response. England got out at 319 runs.

Despite India’s loss, England’s Ben Stokes is standing with ‘Baseball’ McCullum.

Amidst all the tussle, Root did what many believed was the decisive move in the test. Stokes agreed.”

Yes, because he was out, it was certainly a crucial moment,” when Root was asked about attempting the reverse scoop off Jasprit Bumrah based on incorrect advice from the captain, leading to losing his wicket, he said. “I think, considering the nearly 12,000 runs Root has scored, we can make decisions and understand the ‘why’. I can comprehend why there might be disappointment despite how good a player is.”

Bumrah has dismissed him several times in this series’ beginning. I felt he was truly in great form, sensing it’s time to challenge Jasprit and maybe compel him to rethink a few things.” “The reason he plays that shot is that it changes the field, it alters the mindset of the bowlers. He’s prepared for it, and it’s not the kind of shot you see Test match players playing.” “But you see, who am I to question someone who has 30 Test centuries and nearly 12,000 Test runs? I think he knows what he’s doing.”

When asked if England would cancel this game and go to Ranchi with a clean slate, Stokes said, “Canceling it wouldn’t do justice to the players’ professionalism in the dressing room.” “You have to learn from disappointment, but use it positively; don’t let it weigh you down. I have played 100 Test matches so far, and I know that overthinking certain things can take you downhill. It’s about what we do in the next two matches.”