Vaughan throws his weight behind Sibley, says he's right for 'flamboyant' England team

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan threw his weight behind opener Dominic Sibley after opener drew flak for his 'slow' century and said that he was 'absolutely right' for side. Centurions Stokes and Sibley guided England to 469-9 in second Test at Old Trafford before declaring innings. duo stitched toger a partnership of 200-plus runs, helping hosts recover after fall of three quick wickets. Sibley's 120-run kck came off 372 deliveries while Stokes, who faced his longest Test innings, finished his 176-run-kck in 356 deliveries. Sibley's slow pace with bat irked many, hence drawing criticism for scoring one of slowest centuries in history of game. 

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'Absolutely right'

Terming Sibley as 'absolutely right' for current 'flamboyant' England side, Michael Vaughan said that hosts have finally found a batsman who wants to 'stay in, value ir wicket, bat a period of time'. Vaughan added that England was a funny team to follow as y were criticized for playing 'flamboyantly' as well as for playing a slow kck - like Sibley's. Furr, Vaughan suggested that Sibley doesn't change his style and carry on as he was, just like how Stokes, Pope and Buttler were left to do what y were best at. 

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'thing he cant do': Michael Vaughan

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. 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.

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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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