Elvis Presley inspired Ben Stokes has hailed his cricketing ‘rockstars’ for delivering four wins out of four as fans can’t help falling in love with his Test team.
Stokes watched the latest film about Elvis ahead of this game, but after overseeing England ’s highest ever run chase of 378-3 he was left marvelling at the wonder of Root. Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow put the Indian bowlers to the sword with twin tons and the former skipper had some fun with Stokes when he reached three figures with a pinkie celebration from the Elvis playbook.
“Ben’s mentioned trying to be rockstars on the field,” said Root. “So it’s about trying to have fun and really relish every opportunity and put on a show for everyone.
