Ben Stokes: bat in hand, gloves close

SportLocation Cricket Desk · 19 Oct 2026

A close view of Ben Stokes in batting gear brings the small practical details of his crease-side set-up into focus.

Ben Stokes is shown in England whites with his bat tucked across his body and a gloved hand raised near his face guard. It is a compact, practical moment: the equipment stays close, ready to be adjusted before he settles again.

A second close-up brings his padded gloves up in front of the helmet. There is no clear batting stroke or outcome in these frames, so the detail is in the set-up itself: bat secure against the body, gloves at hand, protective gear firmly in place.