Ben Stokes received a special souvenir from England and Wales Cricket board chair Richard Thompson before the start of day two of the Lord's Test against West Indies. The all-rounder wore a silver cap for his 100th Test match for the country, reaching this remarkable milestone during England's tour of India in 2016. With the ultimate goal of regaining the urn against arch-rivals Australia, captain Stokes is determined to build a strong squad over the next few years. He wants to leave a lasting legacy as captain, aiming for nothing less than a victory against the Aussies in their own backyard.
Ben Stokes Celebrates 100th Test Match for England
Ben Stokes, the flamboyant all-rounder, recently reached a significant milestone in his illustrious career by playing his 100th Test match for England. The momentous occasion took place on the second day of the Lord's Test against West Indies, where Stokes was presented with a special silver cap by England and Wales Cricket board chair Richard Thompson.
Stokes made his Test debut at the tender age of 22 in 2011 during England's tour of South Africa. Since then, he has established himself as a cornerstone of the English cricket team, contributing with both bat and ball. In his 100 Tests, Stokes has scored 5,505 runs, including 12 centuries, and taken 176 wickets.
As the current England captain, Stokes is eager to lead his team to regain the Ashes urn from Australia. The Ashes series, one of the most prestigious rivalries in cricket, will take place in Australia later this year. Stokes has expressed his determination to build a strong squad capable of challenging the formidable Aussies on their home soil.
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