Ben Stokes, Stuart Broad Involved In On-Field Argument During South Africa vs England 1st Test 2019–20, Watch Video
However, towards the end of the video, Stokes and Broad were seen fist-bumping each other, and that indicated all is well between the two England cricketers
Teammates Ben Stokes and Start Broad exchanged heated words on day three of South Africa vs England 1st Test at Centurion. A video of the argument between the two is going viral on social media sites. In the video, aired live as well, Stokes complained angrily to Broad about something during a drinks break. Commentators Michael Holding and Nasser Hussain also talked about the incident on air. South Africa vs England Live Cricket Score, 1st Test 2019.
"Well that doesn't look like a very friendly conversation, does it? Not too sure what started it, but hopefully it will end soon," said Holding.
"When Pretorius was on his way out to bat, there was a little bit of a conversation between the captain (Joe Root), vice-captain (Stokes) and Stuart Broad. Not too sure what it was all about, what started it, but obviously the vice-captain was not a very happy man," added Holding. Aiden Markram Ruled Out of South Africa vs England Test Series 2019–20 Due to Fractured Finger.
WATCH: Ben Stokes, Stuart Broad's Argument
Interestingly, Hussain was 'pleased' to see that the duo exchanged some words. "Tempers fray but I'm pleased that a few words were exchanged, to be honest. Got a problem with each other, Broad said something in the huddle that Stokes is not amused with and England's vice-captain picks him up on it. Don't have a problem with that at all," Hussain was heard saying on air.
However, towards the end of the video, Stokes and Broad were seen fist-bumping each other, and that indicated all is well between the two England cricketers. At the close of play on day three, England were 121 for one in chase of 376 with Rory Burns and Joe Denly unbeaten on 77 and 10 respectively.
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