Joe Root coins 'Incredible' new nickname for Stokes after fresh heroics against Windies

England skipper Joe Root referred to Ben Stokes as 'Mr. Incredible' - both for his heroics against Windies with both bat and ball in second test and also for his stark resemblance to cartoon character from series 'Incredibles'. World Cup-winning all-rounder played a pivotal role for hosts in securing win at Old Trafford, pulling all tricks from his bag - from playing longest Test innings of his career to picking up wickets when it was needed most to scoring a quickfire 78-run-kck in second innings on Day five. England have w levelled raise bat series 1-1. 

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'Mr. Incredible' 

Skipper Joe root showered praise on Ben Stokes for his ability to come out and play through a range of gears and situations. Calling him a 'genuine all-rounder', Root said that Stokes possessed quality to turn around any game in a flash. England skipper compared Ben Stokes to cartoon character 'Mr. Incredible', explaining how all-rounder resembled character as well as possessed superpowers to display a consistent all-round prowess. Root said that sky was limit for Stokes and that he was aiming to become better with each passing day, leading way from front for rest of his side. 

"I've been round a long time w and I have that understanding of role models we are. We want to pave way for England cricketers in 20 years' time. It's t all about present, it's about taking cap forward," Stokes said.

"Hopefully that motto - taking cap forward - is still re in 20 years. We've a duty to win games but also to youngsters who want to aspire to be like us," he added.

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England level series 1-1 with win at Old Trafford

Ben Stokes delivered crucial contributions with bat and ball to lead England to a 113-run win over West Indies late on final day of second test, tying three-match series at 1-1 on Monday. Needing to bat out 85 overs to salv a draw and retain Wisden Trophy, West Indies was dismissed for 198 with 14.5 overs and one hour left of a test played at an empty Old Trafford. third test starts on Friday and will also be in Manchester.

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England set West Indies an unlikely victory target of 312 after declaring 11 overs into day, having quickly added 92 runs chiefly through Stokes to get to 129-3.  Transitioning into limited-overs mode, swashbuckling allrounder smashed 78 off 57 balls to follow up his 176 from first innings. West Indies were reduced to 37-4 after 15 overs of reply, but a fifth-wicket stand of 100 runs between Shamarh Brooks and Jermaine Blackwood gave m hope of a draw only for Blackwood to fall to Stokes on last ball before tea. re was some defiance by West Indies' lower order but England grabbed wickets to send series to a decider. A full day on Saturday was lost to rain in Manchester. In worry for England ahead of third test, Stokes failed to complete his 15th, and what proved to be final, over of day because of an apparent muscle strain. 

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