Archive · 22 Jun 2025
Yorkshire's Yash Vagadia Substituted Ben Stokes in India vs England Test
During the India vs. England cricket Test, a Yorkshire player named Yash Vagadia filled in for Ben Stokes.
This was unusual because Vagadia wasn't actually chosen to play in the Test.
Vagadia is a young player for Yorkshire and has played in their teams since he was a young teenager.
Along with two other players, he was assigned as a 12th man.
Stokes briefly left the field, and Vagadia stepped in until Stokes came back.
Vagadia plays club cricket for Yorkshire, batting right-handed and bowling right-arm.
Yash Vagadia, a Yorkshire cricketer, substituted Ben Stokes during the India vs. England Test.
Vagadia, 21, is not part of the England squad for the first Test.
He plays club cricket for Yorkshire and made his One-Day Cup debut in 2024.
Vagadia, along with other Yorkshire teammates, was named for 12th man duties.
Stokes briefly left the field during India's second innings and returned shortly after.
- Who
- Yash Vagadia, Ben Stokes, and the England and India cricket teams.
- What
- Yash Vagadia, a Yorkshire cricketer, substituted Ben Stokes in the India vs England Test.
- When
- During the first Test match between India and England.
- Where
- Headingley in Leeds.
- Why
- Vagadia, along with other Yorkshire teammates, was named for 12th man duties.
- Player
- Yash Vagadia
- Age
- 21
- Team
- Yorkshire
- Role
- Substitute Fielder
- Match
- India vs England 1st Test
- Debut
- One-Day Cup debut in 2024