England aim to level the 2023 Ashes series in the fourth Test against Australia at Old Trafford. England skipper Ben Stokes seeks a significant Test double.
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Stokes nearing this milestone
Ben Stokes is close to completing 200 Test wickets. He has 197 scalps in 95 Tests, averaging 32.08. He will become the 17th English bowler to achieve this feat.
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He may accomplish this double
Stokes may become the first English all-rounder and third player overall to achieve 6,000 runs and 200 Test wickets, joining legends, Jacques Kallis and Garfield Sobers.
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Stokes is in splendid form
Ben Stokes is the second-highest run-getter in the ongoing Ashes series with 309 runs at 51.50, including a 155 and an 80. He has also scalped three wickets at 29.67.
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His overall Ashes stats
Stokes has compiled 1,466 runs (avg. 36.65) and 41 wickets (avg. 38.95) in 22 Ashes Tests, including four centuries, seven fifties, and two fifers against Australia.