In a notable performance, Ben Stokes scored 95 runs for Durham in their match against Northamptonshire. This innings comes at a time when Stokes has been dropped from the England team.
Meanwhile, the England national side is facing difficulties in their second Test against New Zealand, with signs pointing towards a potential defeat.
Stokes' individual success contrasts sharply with the struggles of his national team, highlighting the challenges faced by England in the current series.