Ben Stokes’ performance from the gods backed up his bravado

Ben Stokes’s pugnacious temperament can cut both ways. At times, it is an irresistible force, as illustrated by his five late wickets to electrify England at the end of a day of wild and glorious chaos.

Ben Stokes Joins Elite Ranks Of England Captains After Clinical Five-Wicket Haul In Perth Ashes Opener

Ben Stokes became the fifth English captain to take a fifer in an Ashes Test in Australia, claiming 5/23 in Perth as England bowled out Australia for 123/9, trailing by 49 runs after Starc’s seven wickets.
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King Charles urged to put down tea and 'give Ben Stokes knighthood'

King Charles hasn’t even polished off his morning tea, but England cricket fans are already urging him to unsheathe the royal sword and tap Ben Stokes on the shoulder immediately.The
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Starc, Stokes Become First Day-1 Five-for Duo Since Harmison, McGrath In 2005

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc and England captain Ben Stokes became the first pair of bowlers to take five-fors on the first day of a Test since Steve Harmison and Glenn McGrath at Lord's in 2005.

'Sensational' Stokes rounds off 'remarkable' opening day of first Test

Ben Stokes' five-wicket haul helps England leaves Australia reeling, as the home side trail by 49 runs with only one wicket to spare at the close of play on day one of the first Ashes Test in Perth.
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