India, June 26 -- England captain Ben Stokes has pulled his weight exceptionally well in the ongoing third Test against New Zealand at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham. With the hosts toiling on Day 1 amid scorching conditions, they could only pick four wickets as the Kiwis plundered 361 runs, with openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway hitting over 150 runs each to combine for a 317-run stand. Nevertheless, the England skipper has done a tremendous job to keep their side afloat.

Ben Stokes' performance against New Zealand

With the Durham all-rounder being one of the four changes affected by England for the series-decider in Nottingham, Stokes picked up the first wicket of Tom Latham for 151, halting a massive 317-run opening stand. He also ...