London: Ben Stokes insists he did not wilfully seek to obstruct the field during England's 64-run defeat at Lord's after the incident that saw him pick up one of the rarest forms of dismissal in the sport.


Ben Stokes falls after being struck by the throw from Starc at Lord's on Saturday. Pics/Getty Images 

The all-rounder became only the second England player to be given out 'Obstructing the Field' when the hosts were chasing Australia's 309-7 in the second ODI on Saturday.