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Ben Stokes, who is struggling with his batting form after returning to county cricket with Durham, has been advised by former English cricketers to avoid excessive tinkering or changing his technique.
Ben Stokes is set to return for the upcoming home Test series between England and New Zealand. Both the teams will clash against the Kiwis in the all-important WTC campaign, which will be followed by another three-match home series against Pakistan in August-September.
England is also at 7th position in the WTC points table and is managed to win Only three matches in this World Test Championship. The three wins came against India and Australia, while their PCT is 31.67 and they are not much of a contender for a spot in the WTC final.
Michael Atherton expresses concern over Ben Stokes’ lack of game time
Ben Stokes has been flirting a lot in recent times, with many concerns Above his batting as soon as he returned for one county cricket Season Then with Durham get well From his injuries.
With his batting form under question after a poor start, Michael Atherton spoke on the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast and claimed that his batting issues were more down to his absence of proper game time than his lack of ability.
“I guess that’s really the point of it Stokes’ He generally lacks a bit of playing time in the game and his batting. Now, there are all kinds of reasons for this,” Atherton said.
“You know, broken bones, broken cheekbones, and other injuries. he is Was. But he is someone who Not there. I essentially prefer playing matches outside international matches. But I think the point about over-netting and lack of competitive playing time is a good point,” He added.
“I think he’s at a level where you can’t tinker too much” – Nasser Hussain
Nasir Hussain told that Ben of stokes Constant injuries have forced him to bat a lot in the nets, especially when he is unable to bowl due to batting concerns. He also suggested that Stokes should not make too many changes and rely on his technical adjustments.
“I think sometimes there’s a problem with Stokes, because he can’t bowls, he bats a lot in the nets, and he is injured and he is In nets batting,” Hussain said.
he adds, “But he manipulates too much. He went through a phase 18 months ago when he started copying Harry brook’s Very direct approach, whereas Ben has good rhythm with it. And then hell Tampering with his position at the crease. hell Tampering with his triggers. And he is Constant teasing.
I think he is In this phase where you can’t Too much teasing. I think he is Now he is at that stage of his career where he should learn some technique and not tinker and come back to being a very natural player.“
Michael Atherton claimed, “A little competitive playing time is a good thing.”
The latest question is not nearby Ben Stokes’ Availability for England in the upcoming Test series, but is more Regarding his batting preparation, which has become a technical concern First His return to the longest format of the game.
“However, I also think that no matter how old and experienced you are, you will still need some competitive game time. You can’t turn it on,” Atherton said. “I mean, some people can turn it on and off like a faucet, more than others.“But I think even for the best, a little bit of competitive playing time is a good thing.“
Ben Stokes’ His return to fitness and with the ball remains a positive for England; However, his batting entered the summer under a sharp lens. However, England would like their captain to remain physically and technically fit ahead of the upcoming workload with back-to-back Test matches.
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