Leeds, June 24 -- England captain Ben Stokes had special praise in store for Player of the Match Ben Duckett, who weathered the storm and steered the hosts to a historic victory in the first Test against India at Headingley.

The noise from Indian fans was slowly overwhelmed by 'Sweet Caroline' from England supporters as the hosts orchestrated a memorable five-wicket triumph. On the final day of the pulsating Test, England defied the run of play and gunned down the 371-run target in 82 overs, their second successful chase in the format.

A sense of nostalgia engulfed Headingley, with shades of the 2019 heroics of Stokes, when his Ashes-saving unbeaten century left Australia gobsmacked, echoing throughout the venue. This time, Jamie Smith ...