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Holly Bishop

Ben Stokes reveals he was bed-bound following ‘exhausting’ first India Test

  • Ben Stokes revealed he was bed-bound for two days due to exhaustion following the England vs India first test match.
  • Speaking on BBC Radio 4, Stokes described feeling "very tired physically and mentally" after the five-day game.
  • He noted that teammate Brydon Carse also experienced significant fatigue, underscoring the demanding nature of test cricket.
  • England, led by Stokes, secured a five-wicket victory at Headingley, giving them a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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