'Don't know...': Stokes raises eyebrows with assessment of pitch

England captain Ben Stokes is surprised by the unique characteristics of the Ranchi pitch ahead of the fourth Test against India. With India leading the five-match series 2-1, pre-match chatter has focused on the pitch's nature, particularly the "platey cracks" described by England batter Ollie Pope. Stokes' remarks painted an ominous picture.

'Don't know...': Stokes raises eyebrows with assessment of pitch
England captain Ben Stokes is surprised by the unique characteristics of the Ranchi pitch ahead of the fourth Test against India. With India leading the five-match series 2-1, pre-match chatter has focused on the pitch's nature, particularly the "platey cracks" described by England batter Ollie Pope. Stokes' remarks painted an ominous picture.