England Wins Thrilling Lord's Test Over India Led by Ben Stokes

England captain Ben Stokes played a pivotal role in England's thrilling 22-run Test victory over India at Lord's, taking five wickets and contributing valuable runs in both innings. Despite recent hamstring surgery and a groin scare during the match, Stokes bowled a demanding 44 overs and delivered crucial breakthroughs, including dismissals of KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah. His intense performance, which he described as taking himself to "dark places," epitomized his fierce determination to secure the win for his country. Stokes also executed a vital run-out of Rishabh Pant and was named Player of the Match for his all-round efforts. The victory gave England a 2-1 lead in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, with Stokes confirming he would be fit for the next Test at Old Trafford. The match was marked by remarkable moments, including the extraordinary final wicket by Shoaib Bashir, which sealed England's win.