Why did Stokes open?
Hoping someone here can clarify has he ever opened in a similar situation in a test match?
Is he ever used a Gilchrist type that can open up with a rush when you need it or come in down the order when you need a game breaker.
It’s my impression he’s never really played that role and this test didn’t call for that role either. Sounded like it was pure ego and attention in his retirement but I didn’t watch the match so maybe those impressions are unfair?