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AB de Villiers praises England captain Ben Stokes in Ashes series
Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers recently had an engaging conversation with his ex-teammate Shaun Pollock about the ongoing Ashes series between England and Australia.
De Villiers admires Ben Stokes
De Villiers expressed his admiration for England captain Ben Stokes, acknowledging his exceptional skills as an all-rounder and remarkable leadership qualities.
Ashes series update
In the last three Tests of the Ashes series, Australia won the first two matches, but England came back strong and won the third Test, keeping the series alive and injecting renewed excitement into the contest.
Stokes’ all-round abilities
De Villiers praised Stokes’ prowess as both a batsman and a bowler, emphasizing his impact on the game with his contributions in both disciplines.
Stokes’ composure and maturity
De Villiers commended Stokes for his calmness and maturity, especially in the face of criticism from English commentators. He admired Stokes’ ability to handle scrutiny with grace.
Stokes’ performance in the Ashes
Stokes is currently the second-highest scorer in the Ashes 2023, with 309 runs in three Tests at an average of 51.50. His standout performance came in the fourth innings at Lord’s, where he scored an impressive 155 runs.
In terms of bowling, Stokes has taken three wickets in the first two Tests. Although he did not bowl in the Headingley Test, his contributions with both bat and ball have been instrumental in England’s Ashes campaign.
De Villiers impressed by Stokes
Clearly impressed by Stokes’ all-round abilities, de Villiers described him as a fantastic player who can take the game away from the opposition with both bat and ball.
