Ben Stokes disappointed with Test Team of the Decade cap, ICC responds

Stokes also added a little quip about the Test Team of the Decade cap being a bit too similar to the ‘Baggy Green’ worn by England’s biggest rivals, Australia.

Shivani Arora
Published on: 31 Dec 2020 1:02 PM GMT
India vs England: Ben Stokes
X

Ben Stokes said the Test team of the decade cap he was given by the ICC “just doesn’t seem right” because it looks too similar to the Australian Test cap.

Stokes on Wednesday took to social media to thank ICC and say that he is proud to get the caps for both the teams. However, Stokes also added a little quip about the Test Team of the Decade cap being a bit too similar to the ‘Baggy Green’ worn by England’s biggest rivals, Australia.

Ben Stokes

“Very proud of both these cap’s,one of them just doesn’t seem right,it’s a bit BAGGY and GREEN thanks @icc,” he wrote on Instagram, along with pictures of him sporting both the caps.

“Sorry @BenStokes38!” ICC tweeted with a laughing emoji.

ALSO READ: Virat Kohli named ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade, MS Dhoni receives ‘Spirit of Cricket’ honour

In 67 Tests, Stokes has scored 4428 runs at an average of 37.84, while picking 158 wickets as well. In ODIs, he has 2682 runs and 70 wickets in 95 matches.

ALSO READ: ‘A really special win’: Former cricketers hail Ajinkya Rahane after India beats Australia in 2nd Test

Stay tuned with the newstrack to get fastest updates. Click @englishnewstrack to follow us on Facebook and @newstrackmedia to follow on Twitter.

Shivani Arora

Shivani Arora

Next Story