IND vs ENG: Animated outbursts are not our way of working, says Ben Stokes on Virat Kohli’s body language

The animated and aggressive body language may work well for Virat Kohli and his Indian team, but it has no effect on England’s modus operandi, said his head all-rounder Ben Stokes. The question was in reference to India’s skipper Kohli’s aggressive, in-face face demond while he celebrated fielding or falling wickets. Stokes said, “Every team and every player has a certain way of operating in the field, which makes them successful. As a team in the last four-five years, this is not the way that works for us. Is, “-Win second ODI against India in Pune.

He said, “We stick to doing the best we can and what we do is to create a better side. Each team is entitled to work in its own way. India is and we have.”

Asked whether he preferred “good” or “edgy” Virat, Stokes gave a smart reply: “Personally, I prefer that Virat not get runs, because it’s not good for us.” . “

After losing by 66 runs in the first ODI, England risked being out of their No. 1 ranking, but Stokes said it was not his driving force.

“We deserve to be number 1 because of our results and how we played our cricket and we won’t get away with it. Being number 1 is obviously a great thing that is ahead of your name as a team, but it doesn’t Is our driving force, ”Stokes said.

“Our driving force is the way we go about it and our attitude towards playing the game. And that’s what makes us successful, and the more we succeed, the obviously more chance and the more opportunity we have I don’t get that much less. ” . 1. “

In the absence of Joe Root, the England all-rounder was promoted to the No. 3 spot by being a finisher. Stokes revealed that he is not changing his mindset for the new role at the suggestion of a nominated England number 3.

“I actually messaged Root only to ask about his mindset at 3. He was very clear to me and just said” the way you play “. Just because he is a certain way Plays don’t mean I need it. Try and play, “he said.

“No. 3, possibly, I’m facing 60 balls, maybe 60-70 compared to what I normally do. I haven’t seen much of a change, just might face a slightly different situation. Is, especially when I’m starting. My innings closed. “

While comparisons will be made with Root, Stokes would ideally like to follow the mantra of the Test captain.

Stokes said, “Whatever is going on, whoever is going to fill the space that is not on the route. People will keep talking, but I will go out now and I will be asked to do what I said . “

Stokes is also expected to open for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, but the all-rounder said it would have no effect on where he would bat for England in the T20 World Cup.

“It’s a talking point, and it always seems to pop up, but everyone deserves where they are in that batting lineup? Why do we change it?” He asked.

He feels that in the line-up in England, everyone has got their slot deservedly.

“In our T20 batting line-up, everyone wants to be where they are worth playing. We have been formidable in the white ball format for years. Just because we have lost the T20 series, it doesn’t mean that That we don’t need it. Start changing things. “

With twin injuries to Eoin Morgan (split webbing) and Sam Billings (collar bone), England could see Liam Livingstone make his debut four years after representing the country in the T20Is.

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Stokes is confident that a “fearless” Livingstone will hug when he gets a chance for a second ODI.

“He is one of those people who wouldn’t let the opportunity get over him if he had that opportunity. He’s a fearless cricketer. He’s got the kind of attitude we want to include in our set-up.” They said.