'Nothing he cannot do': Michael Vaughan hails Ben Stokes for his heroics at Manchester

Michael Vaughan has come forward to laud Ben Stokes after his stellar kck of 176 that had helped England register a mammoth first innings total in ongoing second Test match against West Indies at Old Trafford, Manchester. This is a must-win game for England to stay alive in three-match series. y had lost previous contest at as Bowl, Southampton last week. 

'thing he cant do': Michael Vaughan

Taking to micro-blogging site, Vaughan described Stokes as England's best player and fielder as well as most impactful bowler and n mentioned that southpaw has once again delivered when it mattered  most. Labeling New Zealand born cricketer as a 'Freak', former English skipper n added re is thing that ace all-rounder cant do.

Stokes has made it matter whenever England have found mselves in precarious situations. In 2019 World Cup final against New Zealand, he scored an unbeaten 84 when hosts were reeling at 86/4 chasing a modest total of 242. match ended in a tie and England were declared winners after Super Over was tied as well due to a superior boundary count. 
He n made it matter a couple of months later during third Test against arch-rivals at Headingley in Ashes 2019 where he had scored a match-winning unbeaten 139. It was a must-win encounter for England to stay alive in series. five-match series was eventually tied 2-2. 

Ben Stokes makes it matter once again

Windies skipper Jason Holder won toss and elected to bowl first. decision seemed to be spot on as Roston Chase picked up two scalps while Alzarri Joseph contributed with one wicket as hosts were reduced to 81/3 as even skipper Joe Root (23) could t make much of an impact. Opener Dom Sibley and middle-order batsman Ben Stokes n took matters in ir own hands and ensured that visitors had reason to celebrate any furr as y added 260 runs for fourth-wicket stand. Both tched up brilliant centuries as hosts were eyeing a huge first-innings total.

Even though Sibley was dismissed for 120, Stokes still kept on going strong at 172 as England are 378/5 after 139 overs during tea break on Day 2. 

He could only add four more runs and was eventually dismissed for 176 during third session of play on Day 2. 
Windies in reply were 32/1 at stumps. Meanwhile, play on Day 3 has been delayed due to rain.

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