Published 16:12 IST, July 11th 2020

Eng vs WI: Indian doctor thanks Ben Stokes' unique tribute for him during Test match

Eng vs WI: England cricketers wore jerseys with the names of health workers who were at the forefront in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

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coronavirus pandemic has wrecked havoc across world and England has been different. During se testing times, healthcare workers are ones who have come to  rescue of people as y put ir lives on line to fight deadly virus. In order to pay tribute to all health workers across country, England cricketers wore jerseys with names of se people, who have been at  forefront in fight against COVID-19 pandemic.

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ENg vs WI: Indian origin doctor Vikar Kumar overwhelmed after his name appeared on Ben Stokes' jersey

Each member of England squad was seen wearing jerseys with names of health workers during training sessions ahead of iconic first Test between England and West Indies, which also marked  return of international cricket. Dr. Vikas Kumar is one of doctors and he works at critical care unit of  National Health Service (NHS England) Trust hospital at Darlington in Durham. Kumar’s name was featured on England skipper Ben Stokes’ jersey.

35-year old Dr. Vikas Kumar was ecstatic after England's stand-in captain Ben Stokes wore his name on jersey. According to  Indian Express, Dr. Vikas Kumar said that it was overwhelming to see Ben Stokes and ors putting that mess out. Kumar said that it has been a tough period for him and his colleagues as NHS staff have made a lot of sacrifices. He reckoned that this recognition is for entire medical fraternity, including his doctor friends in India.

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Kumar graduated from Delhi University and n got his post-graduate diploma in anaessia from Maulana Azad Medical College. In 2019, he shifted to England with his two-year-old son and his beloved wife. Kumar furr said that he is a cricket fan and played for his medical college. However, he added that all his family members were into studies. So, he had to become a doctor like his brors.

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35-year-old also got a mess from Ben Stokes, who thanked him for his relentless efforts in pandemic situation. Ben Stokes thanked Dr. Kumar for everything he has done throughout this pandemic. He also wished him a happy return to cricket and hoped that he scores as many runs and takes as many wickets as he can.

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England vs West Indies live streaming and ENG vs WI live match

England vs West Indies live streaming in India will be available to viewers on  Sony Sports Network. But fans can also enjoy England vs West Indies live streaming by logging onto FanCode by Dream Sports to watch each ball of ENG vs WI live match. England vs West Indies live streaming would also be available on Sony LIV, Airtel TV and cricket.com.au. For Eng vs WI live match, fans can check official England Cricket Twitter p as well.

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16:11 IST, July 11th 2020