Ben Stokes

more experienced side to be able to handle some of the more delicate moments of series and you seize those and you stand here on the other side of the ledger but that's the exciting aspect of it but again those decisions aren't up to me I guess I thought Bethel's innings was extraordinary by the way when that could be played by someone who'd played 50 tests

Yeah, it's extraordinary.

He's a proper talent, right?

And I know that we asked a lot of him so far over the last 18 months, batting a three in New Zealand in the circumstance where he'd never batted there.

And obviously as a merchant on the White Bull side to the point where he was given the captaincy for a tour to Ireland as well.

And then obviously now getting the opportunity to bat three, he's got a real level head on his shoulders.

He's clearly got a

an impressive game and he's got a wonderful future and it's nice to see him get the rewards that he got in this test match and it gives guys a lot of confidence what can be achieved if you just continue to believe in what you're born with and continue to believe in what you're capable of achieving.

I think you know the answer to that.

For me, you've got to have conviction in your methods.

It doesn't mean you're not against evolution and progress, but you've got to have conviction in what you believe in.

It's about nipping and tucking to try and get a better version of your style and your beliefs.

We'll see what happens, but I firmly believe in how we go about trying to build this team and press on what we've done.

Whether you get the opportunity is out of your hands.