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<p>Ben Stokes has commended Ben Foakes as a 'special talent' behind the wickets, confirming that Foakes will be the featured wicketkeeper in the playing XI for the opening Test vs India in Hyderabad.</p>

Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes in action. (Getty Images)

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'He can do things other keepers can't': Ben Stokes's towering remark on 'special talent' Ben Foakes ahead of 1st Test vs India

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'He can do things other keepers can't': Ben Stokes's towering remark on 'special talent' Ben Foakes ahead of 1st Test vs India

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