IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes says sorry to his late father after missing a ton in the 2nd ODI – WATCH

England roared back from a series-opening defeat to thrash India in the second ODI at Pune’s MCA Stadium on Friday.

Coming in to bat at number three, all-rounder Ben Stokes shined with a 52-ball 99 as the Threꦯe Lions won the contest by six wickets in 43.3 overs. Opener Jonny Bairstow also scored a century (𒆙124 from 112 deliveries) after missing to reach one the last🎃 time.

In the first ODI, England collapsed to 251 all out as Stokes ꦰgot out for one off 11 balls. The 🧔series-decider will take place at the same venue on Sunday (March 28).

Stokes remembers his late father, says ‘sorry’

Distraught after missing the elusive three-figure mark against India, the 29-year-old Stokes immediately looked up to the heavens and said ‘Sorry’ to his late father Ged. He was also seen showing the folded middle finger gesture as a tribute to his father, who passed away last year after fighting a short battle with brain cancer.

After getting out on 99, Ben looked gutted as he made a 🦩long w🃏ay back to the pavilion.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, India’s premier fast bowler, picked up Stokes wicket on a rising short pitch delivery. He rushed the left-hander into the pull stroke and induced a bit of glove on its route through to the wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant.

Here’s the video:

Ben Stokes says sorry to h🌠is father aft♒er getting out at 99.

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