By David Coverdale For MailonlinePublished: 08:50 EST, 6 February 2021 | Updated: 08:50 EST, 6 February 2021Ben Stokes joked Joe Root makes him 'feel rubbish' after the England captain continued his prolific start to the year with another double century. England's Ben Stokes (right) has joked the form of Joe Root (left) makes him feel 'rubbish''He makes me feel rubbish, that's pretty much where he's at the moment,' said vice-captain Stokes, who scored 82 in a 124-run partnership with Root. 'He makes us all feel pretty rubbish with how easy he makes batting look. And Stokes smiled: 'I was quite surprised he ran down the wicket and hacked a six to bring up a double! 'The most pleasing thing is starting the tour well as a team - we couldn't have asked for anything better.'

Source: The Nation February 06, 2021 14:02 UTC