Hindustan Times (Delhi)

Stokes revives England in first Test

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CHITTAGONG: An inspired Ben Stokes revived England with ball and bat on the third day against Bangladesh to put the visitors firmly in control of the opening Test. Stokes produced figures of 4-26, triggering a batting collapse as Bangladesh were dismissed for 248 to give England a firstinnin­gs lead of 45. Stokes then walked in to bat with England tottering on 46 for four in the second innings and propped up his team with a fighting 85. At stumps, England were 228 for eight for an overall lead of 273.

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