In Pics: Ben Stokes' 100th Test - A look back at England captain's greatest achievements
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- Ben Stokes will earn his 100th Test cap in the third red-ball game between India and England in Rajkot.
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Veteran all-rounder Ben Stokes is set to reach a century of Tests in the Rajkot encounter against India. (REUTERS)
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![Stokes made his Test debut against Australia at Adelaide Oval in 2013(AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/13/550x309/India-England-Cricket-51_1707819645923_1707819696719.jpg)
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Stokes made his Test debut against Australia at Adelaide Oval in 2013(AP)
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Stokes is fondly remembered for his Headingley heroics. Chasing a record 359 to level the Ashes series, Stokes smashed 135* and stitched a memorable match-winning stand with last man Jack Leach. (REUTERS)
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![Talking about historic run-stands, Stokes holds the record for highest partnership for the 6th wicket with Jonny Bairstow. The duo added 399 runs against South Africa in 2016. (AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/13/550x309/CRICKET-IND-ENG-TEST-69_1707819646029_1707819719374.jpg)
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Talking about historic run-stands, Stokes holds the record for highest partnership for the 6th wicket with Jonny Bairstow. The duo added 399 runs against South Africa in 2016. (AFP)
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![In his entertaining knock of 155 against Australia at Lord's 2023, Stokes smoked nine sixes - the most by a player in an Ashes innings.(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/13/550x309/PTI02-05-2024-000160A-0_1707819645996_1707819733521.jpg)
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In his entertaining knock of 155 against Australia at Lord's 2023, Stokes smoked nine sixes - the most by a player in an Ashes innings.(PTI)
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![Back in 2016, Stokes smashed the fastest 250 in Test history. He scored 259 from 198 deliveries against South Africa at Cape Town.(ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/13/550x309/ANI-20240131278-0_1707819646046_1707819753681.jpg)
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Back in 2016, Stokes smashed the fastest 250 in Test history. He scored 259 from 198 deliveries against South Africa at Cape Town.(ANI)
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![Did you know? Stokes holds the record for smoking the most sixes in Test cricket. The England skipper has 128 maximums to his name in Tests.(ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/13/550x309/ANI-20240205119-0_1707821173110_1707821595967.jpg)
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