Ben Stokes from five games could only manage 199 runs at an average of 19.90 in the series against India.

England skipper Ben Stokes could only manage 199 runs from five matches at an average of 19.90 in the series against India.

Stokes started the series with a 70 in Hyderabad when the side was in trouble. However, as the series went on the form of the skipper declined significantly and the all-rounder struggled to deal with the Indian spinners. "Ben Stokes had a poor series with the bat. Maybe because he is playing only with the bat. Just look at your own game and improve," wrote Nasser Hussain in his column for Sky Sports. Ahead of the series, Stokes would have knee surgery which would mean that his contributions with the ball were limited. Playing as a pure batter the England skipper could not provide any resistance to the collapse of the batting order which was a recurring trend throughout the series. In addition to him, Jonny Bairstow scored 238 runs at an average of 23.8 in the series. The England number five, unlike Stokes who took his time initially, adhered to England's Bazball approach but did not work.