Ben Stokes smashed a record 17 sixes and make 161 for Durham on his County Championship return.

New England captain broke a County Championship record and came within metres of hitting six sixes in an over as he blasted 161 from just 88 balls.

Ben Stokes loved himself as he smashed 34 runs in an over during a file-breaking 161 from 88 balls for Durham on Friday – his first innings because being appointed as England Test captain.

Outrageous. 6,6,6,6,6,4 in a single over by Ben Stokes and he is batting on 104* from just 65 balls including 7 fours and 10 sixes. What a player. OMG!!! WHAT A GREAT