3rd Test: Ben Stokes can put bowlers on the back foot, warns Graham Thorpe
Updated On: 23 February, 2021 07:49 AM IST | Ahmedabad | PTI
When asked about Ashwin`s command on Stokes, Thorpe said, "It is a challenge. Ben actually has at times different styles of playing. He can build into an innings as well.
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England all-rounder Ben Stokes
England assistant coach Graham Thorpe on Monday said Ben Stokes should not forget that he has the ability to put bowlers on the back-foot as he tried to play down the star all-rounder`s apparent struggles against seasoned Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Stokes was dismissed thrice by Ashwin in the first two Tests in Chennai. The power-hitter was, in fact, stifled quite remarkably by the local favourite in the second game.
When asked about Ashwin`s command on Stokes, Thorpe said, "It is a challenge. Ben actually has at times different styles of playing. He can build into an innings as well. "I think Ben also has that ability to put a bowler on the backfoot as well, that is something which he certainly should not forget." The four Test series is currently tied at 1-1. Thorpe praised Ashwin, saying he can be dangerous to both left and right handers on a turning track. "I mean not just for the left-handers, if the pitch spins, he (Ashwin) is obviously dangerous, for left and right handers, he is a fine bowler in those conditions as well," Thorpe said. The assistant coach also conceded that the visitors will have a tough series ahead.
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