Ben Stokes labels James Anderson and Stuart Broad ‘the GOATs’ as England make it 10 wins from 11 with New Zealand Test victory
James Anderson and Stuart Broad were labelled ‘the GOATs’ as they inspired England to a 267-run victory over New Zealand.
The win in the first Test in Mount Maunganui continues the remarkable revolution for Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum as that made it 10 wins from 11.
As it has been for so many years now, the devastating duo shared four wickets apiece to seal that victory.
It was a week where Broad and Anderson broke Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne’s record as the most successful Test bowling partnership, as they passed 1000 wickets.
Speaking to talkSPORT, Stokes said: “They’re the GOATs, aren’t they? I can’t see that record being broken for a very long time.
“Warne and McGrath were an unbelievable combination, but I think the way in which Test cricket is going now with everything else to players, I can’t see that record being broken any time soon.
“I can’t ever see it being broken.”
Stokes became the fastest ever English captain to oversee 10 victories, getting there in 12 games including a one-off in 2020 while deputising for Joe Root.
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The England skipper was proud of the commitment shown by all his players as they continue to change the game.
He added: “Great game. I think everyone who has turned up over the last four days will have enjoyed every day they have watched.
“Another clinical performance from us, not only with the bat, but also with the ball and in the field.
“I think as well the energy in the field can get overlook by what we do with the ball and bat.
“I mentioned it last night in the dressing room that we’ve got a 36-year-old and a 41-year-old, or 40-year-old as Jimmy corrected me, setting the standards in the field and are also bowling as well.
“It’s great to see everyone show their commitment not only to the way we bat and bowl, but also in the field.”
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