Cricket fans laud Ben Stokes after his 'ridiculous' acrobatics
The all-rounder produced a stunning piece of fielding to deny a certain six
There may be doubts surrounding where Ben Stokes should be placed in the batting order for England, but there can be no questions surrounding his status as their best fielder following an incredible display of athleticism in Canberra.
Defending a total of 178 runs, Stokes was called into action when Australia's Mitchell Marsh blasted a Sam Curran delivery back over his head, with the ball seemingly destined to clear the boundary.
However, Stokes had other ideas. With the ball flying over his shoulder, the all-rounder threw out in an arm and hooked the ball back into the field of play, preventing a maximum score.
Ben Stokes with an absolutely magical boundary save 😱
We can't get enough of this! 🔥
Silly stuff.#AUSvENG pic.twitter.com/ipM9sYLVBl — Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) October 12, 2022
Ben Stokes produced an absolutely stunning piece of fielding during England's win v Australia
Running between wickets with partner Marcus Stoinis, Marsh's face was a picture of astonishment at the stunning acrobatics displayed by England's Test captain on Wednesday.
Marsh wasn't alone in his disbelief, with fans taking to Twitter to laud the 31-year-old's piece of fielding.
'Stokes, you are a freak,' one fan posted. Another said: 'Ben Stokes is unreal. That fielding is mental.'
Cricket fans took to Twitter to laud the all-rounder's acrobatics on Wednesday evening
'Stokes is just ridiculous,' a third added. 'Ben Stokes the fielder is truly something else,' another said.
'That is absurd from Ben Stokes. Totally ludicrous. (Most) Human bodies don't work like that,' a fifth added.
Another fan explained how Stokes's fielding prowess means he is capable of 'magic' moments for England.
'Stuff like this is why I would have Stokes in the side. Could do nowt all tournament and then win us a game with a bit of magic.'
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