Derek Pringle enjoyed a close-up view of one of the greatest innings of all-time in 1991, and considers where Ben Stokes’ monster effort ranks

Gravity defying: Graham Gooch’s unbeaten 154 against the West Indies in 1991 remains the innings to beat

A book is written, on the basis of a batting algorithm, about the best Test innings ever played.
Nearly everyone agrees with the top choice and thinks it will probably see out the decade if not the half-century. Then along comes Ben Stokes, with his faithful sherpa Jack Leach, and hoists his flag at the top of...