[Daily Mail]: Cricket fans hailed the 'greatest ever innings by an Englishman' today after Ben Stokes inspired England to a stunning comeback victory over Australia to level the the Ashes series at 1-1.
England wrote another thrilling chapter in their cricketing history just weeks after winning the World Cup as they chased down their highest ever total to win a Test match, scoring 362-9 to clinch the game by one wicket.
Stokes was the hero once again, pummelling Australia's bowlers for 135 not out in a nerve-shredding last-wicket partnership with spin bowler Jack Leach, prompting calls for a knighthood from delighted fans.
England legend Sir Alastair Cook called it England's greatest ever batting feat, while even his Australian opponents acknowledged that Stokes had played an 'unbelievable innings'. ....read more>>>...
