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Cricket is not the only thing Ben Stokes is winning at — he has also won our hearts

Cricket is not the only thing Ben Stokes is winning at — he has also won our hearts

The England Test captain has decided to donate his Test series match fees to flood relief efforts in Pakistan.
29 Nov, 2022

England Test captain Ben Stokes is not here to play, he’s here to win. And he’s doing that before the game even starts — by winning over our hearts.

On Monday, he announced that he will be donating his match fees from the upcoming Test series against Pakistan to flood victims. “To be here after 17 years as a Test side is very exciting. There is a sense of responsibility amongst the playing and support group, and to be here is special,” he wrote. “The game has given me a lot in my life and I feel it’s only right to give something back that goes beyond cricket.” He concluded by hoping the donation goes towards rebuilding the flood affected areas.

This simple and tremendously kind gesture has touched all our hearts. The game is important but some things matter more. And when a player decides to honour that, he leaves a mark. We don’t know what’s going to happen in the Test series but we know that it has already become a significant one, all through an act of kindness.

PM Shehbaz Sharif was quick to respond and appreciate Stokes’ empathetic gesture.

Cricketers Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Akhtar and Junaid Khan also re-shared his tweet and sent him their well wishes, welcoming him back.

Indian cricket fans, too, were touched by this gesture.

True legend behaviour.

Let’s make the standing ovation happen!

Welcome back, team England.

Comments

Hassan Nov 29, 2022 12:04pm
Ben doesn't know that the money would be pocketed by the mafia ruling pakistan.
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Johnpauljones Nov 29, 2022 12:05pm
Respect
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JOY Nov 29, 2022 12:09pm
Anyone who gives us money, wins our hearts.
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Ed Nov 29, 2022 12:15pm
You are amazing Ben !!!
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Fastrack Nov 29, 2022 12:29pm
Shame the Pakistani players won’t do the same
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NYS Nov 29, 2022 12:43pm
Good deeds! Ben Stoke you have gold heart
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Nawaz Nov 29, 2022 12:49pm
Anyone who can give free money is a legend and master to some in Pakistan
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GreenAura Nov 29, 2022 12:56pm
Thanks Ben. You're an England legend.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Nov 29, 2022 01:16pm
Great move and wonderful news. Well done Ben Stokes. As always, keep it up and hang on tough.
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Getsy Nov 29, 2022 01:53pm
@JOY isn't giving money a sign that someone cares about you?
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Malik Nov 29, 2022 01:59pm
Ex subcontinent masters still sympathiser to flood affecties but our local thug politicians r eating up relief funds.
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Shaun Nov 29, 2022 03:00pm
Anything for free is welcomed by the Pakistani people.
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Inquisitor Nov 29, 2022 03:08pm
It is disheartening to read such negative comments (ruling mafia will pocket the money; anyone who gives us money wins our hearts etc) instead of celebrating the man and his incredibly kind gesture. I certainly was no fan of Ben Stokes as a person, great all-rounder though he may be, but this decision of his sets him apart as someone who does care about the poor and forgotten of humanity. Bravo.
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Asfand Nov 29, 2022 03:30pm
@Hassan what a shame people always pick on every opportunity to degrade the people of Pakistan. Shame on you
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Mansur Ul Haque Nov 29, 2022 03:40pm
Welcome England cricket team. We wish you pleasant stay in Pakistan. Ben Stoke is the best all-rounder of this era. He has won our hearts by donating match fee for flood victims. We regret that his team will be defeated in all three test matches.
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Camilla Nov 29, 2022 04:09pm
England may have King Charles the Third. But Pakistan has someone better and his name is King Ben Stokes the First, ( and only) , no offence meant to Charles I am sure he understands,
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Anonymouseee Nov 29, 2022 04:24pm
Much respect to Ben Stokes.
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M.sattar Nov 29, 2022 04:48pm
Shabaz Sharif and co rubbing their hands with glee.
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Syed Hasni Nov 29, 2022 04:49pm
“Nothing brings me more happiness than trying to help the most vulnerable people in society. It is a goal and an essential part of my life – a kind of destiny.” – Diana, Princess of Wales Diana would be very proud of Ben! Great Job man.
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Reality Nov 29, 2022 04:51pm
Ben did a good thing but iam surprised now we don't hear colonial slavery n mindset kind of comments lol
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Gokboru Nov 29, 2022 06:51pm
Ben Stokes, true legend and fierce competitor.
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Charles Nov 29, 2022 07:22pm
If somebody give free money, donations Pakistanis love them. Feel ashamed.
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Charles Nov 29, 2022 07:22pm
This money is for match fixing?
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nuts Nov 29, 2022 10:14pm
Ben there are few like you
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Akram Nov 30, 2022 01:19am
Any pakistani players donating anything ?
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Hanif Nov 30, 2022 02:42am
Love you Ben. I hope there are more and more people like you in this world
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Dawn Nov 30, 2022 04:58am
You are beyond a super star!
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Common Nov 30, 2022 07:35am
all loans and donations welcome!!
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JS Nov 30, 2022 07:52am
@Inquisitor rightly said. Sick minds can only write negatively. What's important is to celebrate Ben Stokes and his legend. May we learn to be humble and giving unconditionally.
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JS Nov 30, 2022 07:53am
@Charles grow up lad.
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Shezi Nov 30, 2022 09:36am
Mr. SS would be so happy. TT transactions are on the way to UK.
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