Stokes urges Archer to celebrate Bashir's wicket during Test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:06 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
England captain Ben Stokes confronted Jofra Archer after the fast bowler refrained from joining team celebrations following a wicket taken by spinner Shoaib Bashir during the third Test against New Zealand. The incident occurred in the 114th over of New Zealand's first innings. Archer, visibly frustrated by a previous dropped catch, initially stayed away from the celebration but was called in by Stokes. The Black Caps lead England by 204 runs at the end of Day 4, with seven wickets in hand as they look to extend their advantage and potentially bat England out of the contest. Play resumes with Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell at the crease.
- •Ben Stokes calls Jofra Archer into team celebration at Trent Bridge.
- •Archer stayed apart after Bashir took a wicket, showing frustration.
- •New Zealand leads by 204 runs with seven wickets remaining.
- •Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell resume batting on Day 5.
- 2:06 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Stokes angrily calls out Jofra Archer after pacer skips Bashir wicket celebration
"England captain Ben Stokes was seen rallying Jofra Archer to join team celebrations during the third Test against New Zealand. After spinner Shoaib Bashir took a wicket, Archer initially stayed apart, seemingly frustrated by a dropped catch earlier. Stokes' decisive gesture emphasized team unity, drawing Archer back into the fold, a moment that resonated with fans praising his leadership.
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