Stokes acknowledges India's overwhelming superiority

Stokes emphasized the commendable fight his team put up, especially in the fourth Test where India faced stiff resistance before clinching victory. He lauded the spirit of his young and relatively inexperienced team, highlighting their ability to confront adversity head-on.

England captain Ben Stokes has voiced his pride in his team's resilience despite acknowledging the formidable challenge posed by India in the ongoing Test series. Despite trailing 3-1 in the series, Stokes commended his team's efforts to compete with India, a task he deemed nearly insurmountable.

Stokes emphasized the commendable fight his team put up, especially in the fourth Test where India faced stiff resistance before clinching victory. He lauded the spirit of his young and relatively inexperienced team, highlighting their ability to confront adversity head-on.

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While reflecting on England's performance, Stokes admitted the difficulty of facing India's spinners in challenging conditions, particularly Ashwin, Jadeja, and Kuldeep. He credited the Indian bowlers for their skill and effectiveness, conceding that it was a tough battle for England's batters to assert themselves.

Despite the series deficit, Stokes expressed his team's determination to keep fighting, acknowledging the quality of the opposition they faced. He remained optimistic about England's prospects, albeit recognizing the immense challenge posed by India's formidable spin trio.

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Stokes concluded by acknowledging the pivotal moments in the series and the challenges his team encountered, maintaining a resilient outlook despite the daunting circumstances they faced.

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