Ben Stokes had an angry exchange with a spectator who likened him to the singer, Ed Sheeran, on the first day of England's final Test against South Africa. Ben Stokes had an angry exchange with a spectator who likened him to the singer, Ed Sheeran, on the first day of England's final Test against South Africa. The all-rounder had paused as he left the field following his dismissal and, in response to comments from a spectator, appeared to say: "Come say that to me outside the ground, you f***ing four-eyed c***." Stokes' words were picked up by broadcasters and, though they did not show it live, it was broadcasted shortly after his dismissal. The spectator's comments were not broadcast, though it is understood that the individual involved, who swore at Stokes and suggested he looked like Sheeran.

Source: dna January 25, 2020 06:11 UTC