ENG vs IND fifth Test | 2-2 is a good consequence after hard-fought sequence, says England skipper Stokes

England captain Ben Stokes, who missed The Oval Test, lauded India’s efforts within the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and admitted that 2-2 might be a good final result of such a compelling five-match sequence.

“The sequence as a complete was simply all video games going to 5 days. It’s been toe-to-toe for 25 days and two superb groups who’ve thrown all the pieces at one another and leaving nothing on the market. I assume from a cricket fan’s viewpoint, 2-2 might be truthful,” Stokes stated on Monday (August 4, 2025).

“Obviously, we’re upset to haven’t received the consequence that we needed to offer us a sequence win. There’s that disappointment and a bit little bit of frustration there as properly from everybody,” stated the England skipper.

Stokes additionally made it clear that such a sequence is a large enhance to the longest format of the sport.

“This has actually been a kind of sequence that may hopefully cease that narrative about Test cricket dying. We are upset from a taking part in viewpoint, however as an advocate of the sport, the sequence has been incredible to be a part of,” Stokes added.