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[FattusCattus]

Yep. I still view Stokes as a batter and a 'bonus' bowler in these games.

How about Ball for Broad?

[rickjames]

Broad will never sit a game if he's fit. Just...no. It's Stuart Broad.

[smilley792]

Who was it that kept saying stokes was a white ball biffer that only scored on flat tracks?

Cook, stokes, root and bairstow have to be permanently on that team sheet for me, rest can be rotated/replaced easily.

[ppccopener]

Stokes has some serious tats too(check other thread).

This game is going in our favour 

[tom line]

Fantastic effort from stokes, shame he didn't get a ton but a real gritty innings never the less.

[ppccopener]

Who was it that kept saying stokes was a white ball biffer that only scored on flat tracks?

Cook, stokes, root and bairstow have to be permanently on that team sheet for me, rest can be rotated/replaced easily.

Spot on. I can't remember a player improve so much in an England shirt as bairstow has as a batsman.

According to Vaughan on Twitter it's down to hard work. No mystery just graft to improve his game.

[ElPerro]

Who was it that kept saying stokes was a white ball biffer that only scored on flat tracks?

Cook, stokes, root and bairstow have to be permanently on that team sheet for me, rest can be rotated/replaced easily.

That would be me...

Tucking into my hat as we speak with a humble pie warming in the oven.

Joking aside I've been really impressed with Stokes this tour, he's been exactly the genuine all rounder England need and long may it continue! I keep forgetting how young he actually is, maybe he's just starting to mature mentally, I think he alluded to it in an interview before the tour (can't remember who he said it to though)

[mace9960]

That Was A Very Ugly Run Out, Stuart Broad.

[ppccopener]

Off and running one down well done Mo and a smart catch !

[csnew]

Another decision turned over from this umpire. He's having a seriously bad day at the office

[Woodyspin]

That is a great ball Gazza!!!!

[rickjames]

GAZ

[iand123]

Bangladesh will chase this with ease I reckon

[ppccopener]

We need one more wicket....quickly thou

[roco]

This is where I fear for Ali

He looks good when he is on top or players are looking to milk him but when a player goes after him he seems to be a deer in the headlights

India will be going after him so he will have to learn to get up for the challenge soon