England Cricket team is all set to lock horns against Australia on 19th July on Wednesday. All eyes will be on Ben Stokes, the flamboyant all-rounder who has been a force to reckon with both bat & ball in hand. Ben Stokes‘ knock of 80 runs in 108 balls in the 1st innings changed the complexion of the match
Ben Stokes makes you want to run through a brick wall for him- Jack Leach
Jack Leach was having an interaction on the Vaughany and Tuffers podcast and said that the skipper Ben Stokes has changed the face of Test cricket and said that Stokes is very smart and is the greatest example for the team members.
“Stokesy makes you want to run through a brick wall for him, because you know he’d do the same. It feels weird to me that Ben Stokes would run through a brick wall for Jack Leach. I don’t get it. But he would. He’s not just saying things. He does them and he lives them,” said Jack Leach.
“Look at Stokes. When he goes in at 400 for five, he usually hits one straight up. When he goes in at 100 for five, he will take his time, do what he needs to do, and then go at the right time. Very smart. He’s the greatest example for us to look up to,” he added.
Brendon McCullum hates the term Bazball- Jack Leach
Jack Leach stated that the head Coach Brendon McCullum hates the term Bazball; but pointed out that England’s fearless approach has helped him in the general life. Jack Leach said that the coaching staff have been quite optimistic.
“I know Baz hates [the term] Bazball. But for me, the mentality has really helped me in general life. It has helped me for sure. That’s why I’ve been such an advocate of it, and feel it’s been such a powerful thing that people can use in any walk of life,” said Jack Leach.
“Before play, after play, we talk as a group. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had times over the last year where I’ve walked off the field and thought that’s a bad day, Baz can’t be positive about that, what are they going to say? A few minutes later, I’m walking back to the hotel, saying ‘get two wickets in the morning and we are fine!,” he added.