BREAKING NEWS: Ben Stokes hits FIVE sixes in a row to bring up a glorious 64-ball century for Durham in his first innings since being named the new England Test captain
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Ben Stokes marked his first match since being named England Test captain in style by smashing five sixes in a row to bring up a century in the County Championship.
Stokes, who recently replaced Joe Root as captain looked in imperious form for Durham – taking just 64 balls to reach his 100.
It’s the 30-year-old’s first match since being named at Root’s successor and he starred at Worcestershire on day two of the County Championship.
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