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England captain Ben Stokes emphasizes the importance of individual approaches in facing Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Stokes rejects the notion of a team plan specifically for Bumrah, acknowledging the bowler's exceptional skills that have proven challenging for England in the first two Tests.
Bumrah, ranked as the No. 1 Test bowler, has claimed 15 wickets across the series, posing a significant threat to the opposition. Stokes urges England's batsmen to devise their own methods to handle Bumrah's varied bowling arsenal. He emphasizes the need for batsmen to find ways to score runs against the formidable bowler, similar to their approach against Indian spinners in the series.
While recognizing Bumrah's outstanding performances, Stokes highlights the importance of adapting individual processes against different bowlers. The England captain acknowledges the challenge of scoring runs against Bumrah but gives credit to the bowler's excellence.
As Stokes prepares for his 100th Test appearance, he looks forward to celebrating the milestone quickly and shifting focus to the cricketing challenges ahead. Stokes expresses pride in contributing to 100 Tests, emphasizing the continuous learning process in professional sport.
Reflecting on his favorite Test match, Stokes points to the Cape Town Test in 2019 as one of his highlights, where he made significant contributions, influencing the team's victory. He values the support of England's fanbase and appreciates their unwavering backing during both good and challenging times.
With the series level at 1-1, Stokes considers it a fair reflection of the cricket played and believes a 2-1 result is achievable for England if they perform to their potential in the upcoming Test in Rajkot.