IND vs ENG 4th Test: Ben Stokes joins legendary company featuring Sobers, Botham and Kallis - full stats

Ben Stokes celebrates his five wicket haul at the end of the first innings during Day Two of the fourth Test Match between England and India at Old Trafford. (Getty Images)

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England Test captain Ben Stokes achieved a rare milestone in Manchester on Thursday by taking a five-wicket haul against India, finishing with figures of 5/72. This accomplishment makes him only the fourth cricketer in men's Test history to score 10 or more centuries and take at least five five-wicket hauls.Stokes joins an elite group of legendary all-rounders including Garfield Sobers, Ian Botham , and Jacques Kallis with this achievement. He currently has 13 Test hundreds and five five-wicket hauls to his name.Garfield Sobers, one of cricket's greatest all-rounders, completed his career with 26 Test hundreds and six five-wicket hauls. England's Ian Botham accumulated 14 Test centuries and 27 five-wicket hauls during his career.Jacques Kallis, South Africa's most complete cricketer, recorded 45 Test hundreds and five five-wicket hauls in his distinguished career.Stokes is currently the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing series with 16 wickets. His victims include prominent batters Yashasvi Jaiswal, Gill, Karun Nair, KL Rahul, and Sai Sudharsan.His performance is particularly noteworthy considering his recent fitness challenges that affected his hamstring and knees.This return to form is crucial for England as they prepare for an away Ashes series against Australia in November.Stokes delivered a remarkable performance during the final day of the third Lord's Test. He bowled nearly 10 consecutive overs and claimed KL Rahul's crucial wicket.Working alongside Jofra Archer, they reduced India to 82/7 during a 193-run chase. Stokes later broke a resilient 35-run partnership between Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah, with Bumrah facing 54 deliveries.At Lord's, Stokes bowled 44 overs and claimed five wickets. He also contributed with the bat, scoring 44 and 33 runs, and executed a crucial run-out of Rishabh Pant, earning him the Player of the Match award.

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