Ben Stokes ’offensive batting has an aggressive effect on bowlers and England stand-up captain Jos Buttler would like his main striker to carry this form for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League.
Stokes spurred up in order in the first two ODIs and moved back to form in the second round breaking 99 with 10 sixes.
“He’s a terrifying man to bowl at and that form may continue tomorrow and as fellow Rajasthan Royal (teammate) into the IPL,” the 30-year-old wicketkeeper said. on the eve of the series deciding third ODI place against India.
Buttler was very pleased with Stokes’ bat at No. 3 and how he has progressed as a player in the last few years.
“He (Stokes) has had a few innings and his World Cup final (80 odds) was good enough. But we all know Ben ‘s talent. I feel that his batting over the last few years has continued to improve and go to another level and we have seen that in all its forms. ”
The captain was not surprised that Stokes did as well as he did at No. 3.
“It was amazing to see how Ben (Stokes) always wants to bat. He is involved in the game as much as he can. It was fantastic to watch and it was no surprise that he played so well in that position, ”Buttler said at the pre-match prep game press conference ahead of the third ODI.
The captain said that with so many options available, it ‘s just that all players want to pay for as much delivery as possible.
“And the same questions are being asked, where should I bats, where should Jonny (Bairstow) bats, we have a wealth of talent right now in white ball cricket and (yes) there are a lot of guys , who wants to go against so many people with such capable balls, so it’s no surprise that Ben played so well. It’s a good headache for the boys in charge, ”he said when asked if Stokes could hit a one-drop batting in T20s.