IND vs ENG: Birthday Boy Ben Foakes's Wicket-Keeping Gets High Praise

England wicketkeeper Ben Foakes, who turned 28 on Monday, drew all-round praise from renowned former players from around the world for his brilliant work against India, with Kiran More calling him one

Former Australia stumper Adam Gilchrist also acknowledged him by tweeting, "Geez, how brilliant is Ben Foakes."

Geez, how brilliant is Ben Foakes #INDvENG

— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) February 15, 2021

Former England wicket-keeper Matt Prior called it master-class tweeting, "This is an absolute master class from Ben Foakes behind the stumps (Emoticons: Clapping hands) #INDvsENG."

Former India batsman VVS Laxman also praised Foakes, calling him the best overseas wicket-keeper he has seen in a long time.

"Ben Foakes has been excellent behind the stumps in this test. He is the best overseas wicket-keeper I have seen for a long time. Very strong fundamentals, great hands, and excellent technique. More importantly very good body language. #INDvEND @StarSportsIndia" added Laxman, who played 134 Test matches and scored 8,781 runs.

Ben Foakes has been excellent behind the stumps in this test. He is best overseas wicket-keeper I have seen for a long time. Very strong fundamentals, great hands and excellent technique. More importantly very good body language. #INDvEND @StarSportsIndia pic.twitter.com/EvkEJZjSoK

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 15, 2021