Stokes impresses with bat and ball

Ben Stokes was not with England in Pakistan but instead starred for Derbyshire against Nottinghamshire. The England all-rounder scored 53 runs with 11 fours, including a cross-legged lofted drive that drew murmurs from the crowd. He also claimed two wickets, dismissing batsmen in what was described as a kitchen catch-like manner. forumteam.blog

Stokes' performance came as England continued their demolition of Pakistan in Leeds, with the all-rounder missing that match to play county cricket instead.