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Watch: Ben Stokes tells Jofra Archer to join the celebration — The moment that's going viral from ENG vs NZ 3rd Test

Shoaib Bashir recovered after dropping Archer’s catch to take Nathan Smith’s wicket next over, while Stokes urged Archer to celebrate, with fans praising the moment.

Ben Stokes playfully encourages Jofra Archer to join the celebration after Shoaib Bashir takes a wicket during England vs New Zealand 3rd Test
Ben Stokes playfully encourages Jofra Archer to join the celebration after Shoaib Bashir takes a wicket during England vs New Zealand 3rd Test

England's bowlers struggled for most of New Zealand's first innings as the visitors posted a huge total of 438 on Day 2 of the third Test at Trent Bridge. However, one light-hearted moment between Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, and Shoaib Bashir stole the spotlight and quickly went viral on social media.

The moment came after Bashir dropped a catch off Archer's bowling, leaving the fast bowler visibly disappointed. Bashir looked frustrated after the mistake, but he made up for it just one over later by taking a wicket. As the England players celebrated, captain Ben Stokes called Jofra Archer over and encouraged him to join Bashir in the celebration, creating a heartwarming moment on the field.

The clip has since gone viral, with fans praising Stokes' leadership and Archer's sportsmanship. The cheerful celebration added a positive moment to an otherwise difficult day for England's bowlers and became one of the biggest talking points from the match.

Watch the heartwarming video here:

What Happened? Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer's viral celebration moment after Shoaib Bashir's wicket in ENG vs NZ 3rd Test

The viral moment began when Shoaib Bashir dropped a catch off Jofra Archer's bowling. Archer looked disappointed as England missed an important chance to break New Zealand's partnership. Bashir also looked upset after the mistake, knowing he had let his teammate down.

However, Bashir made a strong comeback in the very next over. He dismissed Nathan Smith and celebrated with his teammates after taking the wicket. While the rest of the England players gathered around Bashir, Archer stayed back at his fielding position and did not join the celebration immediately.

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England captain Ben Stokes quickly noticed Archer standing alone. With a smile, he gestured for Archer to come over and celebrate with the team. Archer then joined the group, and the heartwarming moment was caught on camera. The clip soon went viral, with fans praising Stokes for bringing his teammates together after a difficult moment.

Shoaib Bashir's ENG vs NZ 3rd Test wicket: Everything we know so far — The ball, the dismissal, and Stokes' reaction

Shoaib Bashir made a strong comeback after dropping a catch earlier in the innings. In the 114th over, he dismissed Nathan Smith to claim his first wicket of the match. Bashir bowled a full delivery outside off stump, tempting Smith to go for a big shot. However, Smith failed to time the ball properly, and it looped straight back to the bowler.

Bashir fumbled the catch at first but held on at the second attempt to complete a caught-and-bowled dismissal. The wicket ended a 21-run partnership and reduced New Zealand to 434/8. It was an important breakthrough for England and a perfect response from Bashir after his earlier fielding mistake.

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The wicket also led to a heartwarming moment on the field. Jofra Archer stayed away from the celebrations at first after Bashir had dropped his catch earlier. England captain Ben Stokes then called Archer over to join the team celebration. Archer walked over, and the players shared a light-hearted moment that quickly went viral on social media.

Why Ben Stokes pushing Archer to celebrate is the moment every England fan is talking about today

The moment quickly went viral on social media after Ben Stokes encouraged Jofra Archer to join the team celebration. Fans praised the England captain for making sure every player felt included, even after the earlier dropped catch.

Many supporters also appreciated Shoaib Bashir's strong comeback. After dropping a catch, he bounced back by taking an important wicket, showing great character under pressure. Here is how the netizens reacted:

The incident highlighted the strong team spirit in the England camp. Fans believe Stokes' simple gesture reflected his leadership and helped turn a disappointing moment into a memorable one.

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