Ravichandran Ashwin Criticizes Ben Stokes in Test Matches
Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin recently criticized England captain Ben Stokes’ batting and captaincy approach in Test matches. Ashwin made the comments after Stokes failed to shine with the bat in the first three games of the five-match series against India.
Stokes’ Performance in Test Matches
Highlighting the performance, one cricket fan tagged Ashwin on social media after Stokes’ sensational all-round show in the fourth Test at Old Trafford Manchester. Stokes returned a five-wicket haul before scoring 141 runs with the bat.
Ashwin responded to the tweet by emphasizing that Stokes’ success was due to his traditional test match approach to batting, as opposed to a more careless style he had adopted before.
Following Stokes’ all-round performance, England took a 311-run first innings lead against India. Stokes, who won the toss and chose to bowl first, led the team in restricting the visitors to 358 runs before England scored 669 runs in their innings. Joe Root was the highest run-scorer for England with a 150-run knock.
Despite Ashwin acknowledging Stokes’ talent, he pointed out the need for a more strategic and traditional approach in Test matches, particularly from a leadership standpoint.
Stokes’ heroics in the fifth Test revived discussions about his Test match approach and leadership, prompting both praise and critique from fans and cricket experts alike.
Overall, the debate surrounding Stokes’ performance brings attention to the nuances and expectations of Test cricket, emphasizing the importance of a balanced and consistent approach on the field.
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Arrey sir ji, no one doubted his class! He got his first fifer after 2017 this game a hundred after 2 years!
This has come because of his traditional test match approach to batting and not the carefree one he had adopted before this.
— Ashwin (@ashwinravi99) July 26, 2025
