Stokes to join England's 100 test club

Star allrounder Ben Stokes is set to become the 16th England cricketer to appear in 100 tests, against India at Rajkot on Thursday.

The 32-year-old England captain will join an elite club, including current internationals James Anderson and Joe Root, when he leads the tourists in the third of a five-match series currently all square at 1-1.

Full list of England cricketers with 100 or more test caps (caps, player, career span):

184 - James Anderson (2003-)

167 - Stuart Broad (2007-2023)

161 - Alastair Cook (2006-2018)

137 - Joe Root (2012-)

133 - Alec Stewart (1990-2003)

118 - Graham Gooch (1975-1995)

118 - Ian Bell (2004-2015)

117 - David Gower (1978-1992)

115 - Michael Atherton (19