Stokes and McCullum were appointed at the helm of England’s Test side ahead of the ongoing three-match series against New Zealand. The duo started their tenure in brilliant fashion, with the hosts chasing down a 277-run target in the first game and then achieving a 299-run fourth-innings target in just 50 overs in the second Test.
In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra had the following to say about England’s achievement:
The former Indian batter highlighted that the target seemed to be beyond England’s reach at the start of their innings in the second Test. Aakash Chopra explained:
England needed 160 runs in a minimum of 38 overs after tea on the final day. Jonny Bairstow and Stokes launched a brutal attack on the Kiwi bowlers post the interval as they achieved the target in just 16 overs.
“Jonny Bairstow was absolutely sensational” - Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra was particularly appreciative of the belligerent knock played by Jonny Bairstow. He elaborated:
The reputed commentator also pointed out that Stokes has placed England’s win in the second Test on a high pedestal. Aakash Chopra observed:
The win in the Trent Bridge Test has given England an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. They will hope to win the final game as well to head into the upcoming Test against Team India on a high.
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