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Ben Stokes Wants England To Win The Series Against South Africa To Honour Queen Elizabeth II

By IANS News September 11, 2022 • 14:06 PM View: 1347

England captain Ben Stokes said it was an honour for his side to walk out in the third Test against South Africa at The Oval in memory of the late Queen Elizabeth II, saying the show must go on.

Before the start of day three's play, a minute's silence by everyone present in the stadium was observed before the national anthems were sung by singer Laura Wright, with 'God Save The King' sung followed by sustained applause from the crowd.

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