England captain Ben Stokes believes Ben Foakes is the "best wicketkeeper in the world", following his match-winning partnership with Joe Root in the first Test against New Zealand.
Foakes was recalled to the side following the Ashes after Jos Buttler was dropped and made his first crucial contribution with the bat as part of an unbeaten 120-run partnership with Root that won England the match.
The 29-year-old's place in the side had come under some pressure ahead of the Test after an underwhelming series against the West Indies, with Jonny Bairstow already in the side and England chief Rob Key talking up a potential return to the side for Buttler.
