Ben Stokes wins hearts with unique tribute to ill father after Cape Town Test heroics

Ben Stokes sizzled yet again as star all-rounder inspired a series-levelling performance for England. First, he scored a blazing 47-ball 72 to give England eugh time to dismiss South Africa. Later, Stokes cleaned up South African tail in final hour of match.

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SA vs ENG: Ben Stokes wins’ hearts with a unique tribute to his ill far after Cape Town heroics

After win, England cricket team were making ir way to dressing room. While walking towards room, Ben Stokes came up with a hand gesture in front of camera. He folded his middle finger and it was his way of paying tribute to his ill far Gerard Stokes. Check out Ben Stokes gesture down below.

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Ben Stokes' gesture was a direct reference to time when his far h to amputate his middle finger in 1980s. Since he could t afford to stop for an operation, Gerard Stokes decided to cut off his middle finger in order to continue playing in Rugby League.

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Gerard Stokes was hospitalised two days before Christmas in Johannesburg after suffering from an illness. According to reports, his condition has w been stabilised. While speaking to a leing England daily, Ben Stokes spoke about his ill far. He said that whenever he worries about his own injuries and niggles, he thinks about his far.  

Gerard can be regularly seen in stiums to watch England matches involving his son Ben. Since he could t make it to stium this time, star all-rounder ded that he put in a lot of efforts into game for him.

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