England's cricket team, led by captain Ben Stokes, faced a series defeat against India, marking Stokes' first series loss since his captaincy began in May 2022. Despite the defeat, Stokes expressed pride in his team's performance and optimism for the future of Test cricket, making an "impossible" admission about the challenges faced. The series concluded with a five-wicket victory for India in Ranchi, eliminating the possibility of a fifth Test. Stokes acknowledged the challenge of competing under favorable conditions for India but remained positive about his team's methods and the direction of Test cricket.
Ben Stokes ‘incredibly proud’ of team despite England’s series defeat in India https://t.co/SRghwkGFDl
The England captain Ben Stokes insisted that his team’s methods had worked despite suffering a third straight loss to India in his first Test series defeat since taking over in May 2022 Read the full story ⬇️ https://t.co/BGqjzqpTQT
✍️ "Unfortunately there will be no enticing prospect of a fifth Test with everything on the line, after India wrapped up a five-wicket win in Ranchi to hand Ben Stokes his first series defeat as England captain" Read @Athersmike's report ⬇️ https://t.co/ulbniPAZHw
England captain Ben Stokes makes 'impossible' admission and issues defiant message as India secure series win https://t.co/PeuXNziqgM
"When conditions are in their favour like that then it is tough for any team to go out." England captain Ben Stokes speaks after losing the series to India 💬 #INDvENG https://t.co/ciOKwprGTa
"I think the future looks great for Test cricket." England captain Ben Stokes speaks after losing the series to India 💬 #INDvENG https://t.co/qS0HjABfXD