Specsavers to offer England's Jack Leach 'free glasses for life' after Ben Stokes tweet

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George Flood26 August 2019

Specsavers look to have granted Ashes hero Ben Stokes' request to offer Jack Leach free glasses for life after his role in England's unlikely third Test victory at Headingley.

While Stokes understandably took most of the plaudits on Sunday after his incredible 135 not out sealed a remarkable comeback win to keep the series alive, Leach also played his part.

The Somerset spinner only added one solitary run in an hour as England - skittled for a measly 67 in their first innings - successfully chased 359, but by getting through 17 deliveries unscathed he provided the final platform necessary for his batting partner to flourish.

Leach cleaning his glasses became a focus of attention on social media, and after his match-winning knock Stokes tweeted Specsavers to say: "Jack Leach........

"@Specsavers do your self a favour and give him free glasses for life @jackleach1991."

That post commanded over nine thousand retweets and 56 thousand likes and Specsavers responded an hour later.

"We can confirm we will offer Jack Leach free glasses for life," they replied.

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