Ben Stokes achieved a significant milestone by becoming the third player, and the first from England, to reach over 6,000 runs and 200 wickets in Test cricket during the England-West Indies Lord's Test. Stokes joined the elite company of Jacques Kallis and Sir Garfield Sobers as the only players to achieve this double feat in cricket history. Additionally, Stokes also became the sixth player overall and the first English player to secure 10,000 runs and 300 wickets in international cricket across all formats. His performance in the Test match included taking his 200th Test wicket, contributing to England's dominance over West Indies. Stokes' return to bowling after knee surgery has provided England with greater balance in the team, setting a positive tone for future competitions like the Ashes series in 2025-26.