Ben Stokes to join England's production crew vs Pakistan? Old Video surfaces after exit from the 1st Test
Published - 06 Oct 2024, 03:26 PM | Updated - 06 Oct 2024, 11:40 PM
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Ben Stokes, known for his all-rounder abilities, took on an unexpected role as a cameraman for experts Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton's post-match show.
This memorable moment took place after England's clean sweep victory over Pakistan in the three-match Test series during the 2022 tour.
England became the first team to secure a 3-0 clean sweep in a Test series against Pakistan on their home soil in 2022.
It was the first time Pakistan had ever lost a Test series 3-0 at home. England has now returned to Pakistan for another exciting tour, which is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 7.
Watch: Ben Stokes Turned Cameraman During England's Tour Of Pakistan 2022
After England clinched an eight-wicket win in the final Test match of the series, a fun moment took place during the post-match show on Sky Sports. Ben Stokes and fast bowler Mark Wood entertained the audience.
Wood took over the microphone while Stokes operated the camera. Stokes was heard directing both Wood and the show's presenters, leaving everyone in splits. Sky Sports shared the incident on social media X (formerly Twitter).
Here’s a video of the moment:
Ben Stokes the cameraman 🎥🤣
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) October 5, 2024
How many show-stopping moments will the England captain produce in the Pakistan series? 🍿pic.twitter.com/v2ergtFXXF
England Secured 3-0 Victory In Test Series In 2022
England won the first Test against Pakistan by 74 runs. Ollie Robinson was named Player of the Match for his five wickets and 37 runs. The visiting team registered a 26-run victory while defending a target of 355 runs. Mark Wood was instrumental in this match, taking four wickets in the final innings.
The Ben Stokes-led team secured a remarkable eight-wicket victory in the third and last match of the Test series. They chased down a target of 167 runs in the final innings. Ben Duckett played a crucial role by scoring an unbeaten 82 runs.
Tried My Hardest To Get Myself Fit - Ben Stokes
The England cricket team has announced its lineup for the first Test match against Pakistan. Ben Stokes will miss the match as he failed to recover from a hamstring injury. Speaking to Sky Sports, Stokes revealed that he decided to miss the series opener to focus on his rehabilitation for future matches.
“I tried my hardest to get myself fit for this first game, but I’ve taken the call to miss this one,” he said in an interview with Sky Sports.
“I’ve not quite managed to get game-ready. There is a lot that has to go into my rehab program. We got to a certain point, but looking at the bigger picture and physically where I’m at, I’m not quite ready to play,” he added.
The first Test between England and Pakistan is set to begin on Monday, October 7, at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The second Test match will also take place at the same venue, starting on October 15, and the final match will take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi from October 24.
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