Explained: What is the reason behind Ben Stokes' "folded finger" celebration after scoring 100 in the Manchester test against India

Ben Stokes scored 141 runs in first innings of the Manchester test.

England Cricket Team have gained an upper hand over Indian Cricket Team in the ongoing fourth test, which is underway at Old Trafford, Manchester. After Joe Root, England captain Ben Stokes also slammed a hundred with the bat in first innings of the test to put the visitors under pressure.

Stokes slammed his 14th test century and continued having a golden time in the ongoing game. Notably, he also clinched a five-wicket haul with the ball in the first innings. With a five-for and a hundred in the Manchester test, he became fourth England cricketer, joining the likes of Tony Greig, Sir Ian Botham, and Gus Atkinson, to achieve a rare double of taking a five-wicket haul and scoring a century in a same test match.

After reaching his century in the Manchester test, Stokes came up with his popular “folded finger” celebration. He removed his gloves and folded the middle finger of his left hand during the celebration.

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Ben Stokes’ “folder finger” celebration is a tribute to his father

Notably, Stokes’ “folded finger” celebration is a tribute to his late father, Ged Stokes. His father was a rugby player from New Zealand. He faced problems with his middle finger during his rugby career due to numerous injuries and dislocations.

The doctors advised him to undergo an operation and stay away from the game. However, Ged Stokes decided to get his finger amputated to continue his rugby career. He passed away in December 2020.

Meanwhile, with centuries by Stokes and Joe Root, England piled up a mammoth total of 669/10 in the first innings to take a massive lead of 311 runs. Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, and Ollie Pope slammed half-centuries.

Earlier, England bowled out India for 358 in the first innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, and Rishabh Pant hit fifties for India in the first innings. England won the toss and opted to bowl first in the Manchester test.

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