In Pics: Ben Stokes' 100th Test - A look back at England captain's greatest achievements

Ben Stokes will earn his 100th Test cap in the third red-ball game between India and England in Rajkot.

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Veteran all-rounder Ben Stokes is set to reach a century of Tests in the Rajkot encounter against India.  (REUTERS)

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Stokes made his Test debut against Australia at Adelaide Oval in 2013 (AP)

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Stokes is fondly remembered for his Headingley heroics. Chasing a record 359 to level the Ashes series, Stokes smashed 135* and stitched a memorable match-winning stand with last man Jack Leach.   (REUTERS)

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Talking about historic run-stands, Stokes holds the record for highest partnership for the 6th wicket with Jonny Bairstow. The duo added 399 runs against South Africa in 2016.  (AFP)

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In his entertaining knock of 155 against Australia at Lord's 2023, Stokes smoked nine sixes - the most by a player in an Ashes innings. (PTI)

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Back in 2016, Stokes smashed the fastest 250 in Test history. He scored 259 from 198 deliveries against South Africa at Cape Town. (ANI)

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Did you know? Stokes holds the record for smoking the most sixes in Test cricket. The England skipper has 128 maximums to his name in Tests. (ANI)