Published 12:44 IST, July 27th 2020

Ben Stokes has visible 'brown stain' on trousers, Joe Root and fans on Twitter laugh

Ben Stokes was involved in a hilarious incident when a brown patch appeared on his whites that left England captain Joe Root in splits.

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England all-rounder Ben Stokes is arguably one of best all-rounders in world at moment. southpaw has been in scintillating form since ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. Ben Stokes is never away from action and is always involved in game. cameras are always on him and he often ensures that re isn't a dull moment on field. 

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England vs West Indies: Joe Root left in splits after watching brown patch on Ben Stokes' whites

During Day 2 of three-match series decider, Ben Stokes was involved in a hilarious incident which even left England captain Joe Root in splits. re was a brown patch that appeared on Ben Stokes' flawless whites. all-rounder did his best to hide spot with his jumper but later chuckled himself as he knew everybody is watching.

Root, who was stationed in slip cordon besides Ben Stokes, started laughing after ticing brown spot. Cricket fans on Twitter soon started making fun of Stokes as y compared it with Gary Lineker’s 1990 incident when he accidentally peeed himself on ground.  However, Ben Stokes clarified on Twitter saying that he just ‘sat in spilt coffee’. 

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Meanwhile, England are currently in a strong position. After gaining a 173-run lead in first innings, England went on to score 226/2 as y set West Indies a massive target of 399. England's top three batsmen all scored fifties with Rory Burns scoring 90, Dominic Sibley scoring 56 and Joe Root scoring 68.

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Chasing 399, visitors needed a good start, however, Stuart Broad who has had a dream Test match picked two quick wickets and reduced Windies to 10/2 at end of Day 3. right-arm pacer is w just a solitary wicket away from reaching milestone of 500 Test wickets. Caribbean-based outfit will have to play out of ir skins if y have to save Test match.

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England vs West Indies: Eng vs WI live in India and Eng vs WI live streaming

Eng vs WI live in India will be available to viewers on Sony Sports Network. But fans can also enjoy Eng vs WI live streaming by logging onto FanCode by Dream Sports to watch each ball of ENG vs WI match. Eng vs WI live streaming would also be available in some countries on Sony LIV, Airtel TV or cricket.com.au. Eng vs WI live streaming will begin at 3:30 PM IST. For Eng vs WI live scores, fans can check official England Cricket Twitter p as well.

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12:44 IST, July 27th 2020