Stokes explains success of young spinners - Ahmed
Although they only played one Test before the tour, Ahmed , Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir have a combined total of 26 wickets after two Tests.
They have more wickets than India's experienced team, despite facing some of the world's best batters on their own terms.
"It shows how great the team environment is," said Ahmed, 19.
"Tommy and Bash, you saw them come in and not be nervous and that's a credit to the team.
"The environment and the leadership we have, it makes you nice or forget about the players you are playing against - we just focus on what we need to do.
"They [Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum] just don't care how bad things are. It's always about the good you can get out of it.
"So if I throw four bad balls and I get a wicket, it's better than bowling 16 good balls in a row."
Ahmed has eight wickets in the series, with Hartley, 24, taking 14 and Bashir, 20, four.
The series is tied 1-1 with three to play, starting with the third Test at Rajkot on February 15.
Ahmed also highlighted the time Stokes gave himself and teammate Bashir – who are both practicing Muslims – time off for Friday prayers as an example of his astute management of men.
"I remember a time in Abu Dhabi when there was a team day on a Friday,” Ahmed said. "We did Friday prayers. Obviously, Bash [Bashir] and I were there. I sent a message to Wayno [Wayne Bentley], the team manager, asking if we could miss that day because we needed to pray.
"Stokes messaged me right away and said 'come to me whenever you want about this sort of thing, I completely understand'. And yes, he keeps his word.
"Every time I pray, he is so respectful, very understanding. Everyone is on this tour ."
On the field, one of the reasons for the form of the young rotation attack of the England wicketkeeper Ben Foakes' performance.
Foakes had six catches and two assists and Ahmed believes the Surrey man is among the best in the world.
He was dropped for last summer's Ashes, but returned to the side for the series Indian, with Jonny Bairstow playing the role of a specialist hitter.
"I've never seen anyone one as good as him,” Ahmed said. "I think he is the best goalkeeper in the world of all time."
D's three appearances 'Ahmed in the Test alongside Foakes, having made his debut against Pakistan in Karachi in December 2022.
"He trains so hard. I just can't see him missing a ball. I can't even explain how good he is," added leg-spinner Ahmed.
"A few of these cats...
Although they only played one Test before the tour, Ahmed , Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir have a combined total of 26 wickets after two Tests.
They have more wickets than India's experienced team, despite facing some of the world's best batters on their own terms.
"It shows how great the team environment is," said Ahmed, 19.
"Tommy and Bash, you saw them come in and not be nervous and that's a credit to the team.
"The environment and the leadership we have, it makes you nice or forget about the players you are playing against - we just focus on what we need to do.
"They [Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum] just don't care how bad things are. It's always about the good you can get out of it.
"So if I throw four bad balls and I get a wicket, it's better than bowling 16 good balls in a row."
Ahmed has eight wickets in the series, with Hartley, 24, taking 14 and Bashir, 20, four.
The series is tied 1-1 with three to play, starting with the third Test at Rajkot on February 15.
Ahmed also highlighted the time Stokes gave himself and teammate Bashir – who are both practicing Muslims – time off for Friday prayers as an example of his astute management of men.
"I remember a time in Abu Dhabi when there was a team day on a Friday,” Ahmed said. "We did Friday prayers. Obviously, Bash [Bashir] and I were there. I sent a message to Wayno [Wayne Bentley], the team manager, asking if we could miss that day because we needed to pray.
"Stokes messaged me right away and said 'come to me whenever you want about this sort of thing, I completely understand'. And yes, he keeps his word.
"Every time I pray, he is so respectful, very understanding. Everyone is on this tour ."
On the field, one of the reasons for the form of the young rotation attack of the England wicketkeeper Ben Foakes' performance.
Foakes had six catches and two assists and Ahmed believes the Surrey man is among the best in the world.
He was dropped for last summer's Ashes, but returned to the side for the series Indian, with Jonny Bairstow playing the role of a specialist hitter.
"I've never seen anyone one as good as him,” Ahmed said. "I think he is the best goalkeeper in the world of all time."
D's three appearances 'Ahmed in the Test alongside Foakes, having made his debut against Pakistan in Karachi in December 2022.
"He trains so hard. I just can't see him missing a ball. I can't even explain how good he is," added leg-spinner Ahmed.
"A few of these cats...
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