Ben Stokes failed to pass a late fitness test ahead of the second Test between England and Pakistan but that wasn’t enough to keep the all-rounder out of the action.
Stokes was unable to recover from the hamstring injury he suffered in the first match at Lord’s as Sam Curran was handed an England debut at Headingley on Friday.
However, the controversial star made his presence felt nevertheless.
After Pakistan had won the toss and elected to bat first, England’s pacers had come to the party as the visitors were bowled out for 174 in the first-innings.
In reply, England openers Alastair Cook and Keaton Jennings gave the hosts a solid start as they formed a 53-run stand for the first wicket.
Hilarity ensued during a Mohammed Amir over with Cook about to take guard. The England opening stalwart had to stop the pacer in the middle of his run-up after being distracted by Stokes who seemed to be fooling around near the sight-screen.
Stokes stops play! 🤣
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) June 1, 2018
Watch the moment Ben Stokes attempted to hide behind the sightscreen having popped up in Alastair Cook's eyeline! 🤭 https://t.co/wcey9n0lHi#participationtest pic.twitter.com/hswi5GsMlS
The all-rounder could be seen giggling as he was beckoned to move to another area. While no batsman likes to be distracted by movement near the sight-screen, thankfully no damage was done for Cook and England.
