IND vs ENG Test series: 'At Lord's, the same happened' - Nasser Hussain reveals how Ben Stokes fires up Jofra Archer
England captain Ben Stokes has been at the heart of his side's spirited showing in the ongoing five-Test series against India, both with his performance and leadership. As the series heads towards a dramatic finale, Stokes' handling of key players like
Jofra Archer
has drawn praise, especially from former skipper Nasser Hussain.
Speaking on Sky Sports Cricket after the fourth Test ended in a gripping draw at Old Trafford, Hussain pointed out the trust and chemistry between Stokes and Archer, who made his Test comeback in the third match at Lord's.
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'I like the fact that Ben knows what makes Jofra Archer tick. There's a huge amount of respect between the two,' Hussain said.
He recalled a moment from the third Test where Stokes was seen having a sharp word with Archer before lightening the mood with a smile and embrace.
This was a clear reflection of the skipper's balanced leadership.
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'At Lord's, exactly the same happened. Stokes has that mentality - I'm your friend and I'll look after you, but I'm not your best friend. If you don't quite get it right, I will have a word with you,' Hussain explained.
'He'll know what makes Archer tick and I think Archer is actually a better bowler when he is a bit fired up and his legs start pumping a little bit,' he added.
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Archer, who returned to the playing XI midway through the series, has picked up key wickets, with figures of 2/52 and 3/55 at Lord's, followed by 3/73 and 1/78 in the drawn fourth Test.
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The Manchester Test saw both sides go toe-to-toe, with India batting out the final day and Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar scoring centuries after declining England's offer to end the game early.
With the series finely poised at 2-1 in England's favour, Stokes' leadership, and particularly his handling of players like Archer could prove decisive as the teams gear up for the final Test at The Oval.
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