India vs England: Ben Stokes says sorry to late father after slipping from a ton in the 2nd ODI

The 2nd ODI between India and England saw some class hitting by visiting batsmen, which ultimately handed them a victory by six wickets. After India placed a fine target of 337 runs in front of England, Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes decided to devastate the bowling set up of hosts and made the 300 plus target look too ordinary. When Jason Roy left the field after his half-century, Stokes and Bairstow began with fiery hitting all across the ground.

While Bairstow hit a terrific century (124 of 112), Ben Stokes (99 of 52) missed his well-deserved ton by just a run. When the Southpaw walked back to the pavilion, he didn’t forget to remember his late father again. Ben’s father, Ged Stokes, passed away last year while battling brain cancer, and it’s a known fact that he was too attached to his father.

The English player has been seen giving tribute to his late father various times on the field, and during the 2nd ODI, he was seen apologizing to his father for missing a ton. While Stokes walked back, he was seen saying sorry to his father while looking up, and the video of the same started floating on social media in no time.

Ben Stokes apologizes to father for missing a ton in the 2nd ODI

After his father passed away last year, the England cricketer posted a heartfelt note on his Instagram handle that read- ‘In different places now me and you Ged but knowing you’ll always have this smile on your face make’s me smile every time I think of you. love you forever and always.’

Talking about the 2nd ODI, the visiting team won the game well inside 44 overs. While Bairstow smashed 11 fours and seven sixes, Stokes hammered Indian bowlers for 10-sixes and four fours. Kuldeep Yadav and Krunal Pandya remained way too costly for the hosts. Talking about the batting of India, KL Rahul turned heads with his classy ton and helped India post a fine total with help of Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli.