Stokes defeated but not down after first Test series loss as captain

27 Feb

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England captain Ben Stokes as he leaves the field after India won the fourth Test and the five-match series in Ranchi, India. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

England's Ben Stokes said on Monday he tried to enjoy the professional journey and smile - despite losing his first Test series as captain against India.

The tourists went down to India by five wickets on day four of the fourth Test in Ranchi, as the hosts took an unbeatable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.

"On this occasion, their skill was better than ours," Stokes told reporters.

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