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<p>Despite Tom Hartley being smashed around by Yashasvi Jaiswal on Day 1, Ben Stokes persisted with him. Michael Atherton explained that this was very much Stokes' approach as the England captain.</p>

Tom Hartley of England speaks with captain Ben Stokes during day one of the 1st Test Match against India. (Getty Images)

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England legend explains reason behind Ben Stokes sticking with Tom Hartley despite debutant leaking runs in heaps on Day 1

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