England’s Test skipper, Ben Stokes, has once again grabbed the spotlight with his witty response to Australian newspapers labeling the England team as “crybabies.” Stokes, who made headlines with his brave innings in the second Test against Australia, found himself amidst a heated argument following Jonny Bairstow’s controversial stumping.
Stokes, known for his aggressive humor both on and off the field, addressed the incident in a recent interview, highlighting that Bairstow had left the crease to have a chat and not to gain an unfair advantage. He made it clear that while the dismissal was legitimate, he personally wouldn’t want to win a game in such a manner.
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The Australian newspaper, West Australian, responded by branding the England cricketers as “crybabies” and featuring a caricature of Stokes as an infant in nappies on their front page. However, Stokes didn’t miss the opportunity to showcase his quick wit and took to Twitter to deliver a hilarious comeback.
Ben Stokes humorously remarked that the caricature couldn’t be him because he doesn’t bowl with the new ball. The incident added another layer of humor and banter to the ongoing rivalry between England and Australia in the Ashes series.
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As the series continues, cricket fans can expect more thrilling performances on the field, along with some light-hearted exchanges off the field. Stokes’ ability to inject humor into tense situations showcases his charismatic personality, making him a beloved figure among cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
That’s definitely not me, since when did I bowl with the new ball https://t.co/24wI5GzohD
— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) July 3, 2023
The Twitterverse quickly reacted to Stokes’ epic response, with many praising his witty reply.
Haha ! You are a champ mate !
— Vikram Sathaye (@vikramsathaye) July 3, 2023
Tweet of the decade 😆🙌❤👍Ben
— Wali Rehman (@walirehman903) July 3, 2023
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
— Areeba (@arieba_chaudry) July 3, 2023
😂 great reply 👏🏼 to be fair I bet you’d get it hooping with the new nut!
— Test Match Report (@TestMatchReport) July 3, 2023
