Mark Wood preferred over James Anderson as only pacer for 1st Test? England captain Ben Stokes reveals reason
11 months ago

Mark Wood preferred over James Anderson as only pacer for 1st Test? England captain Ben Stokes reveals reason

India TV News  

England announced their playing XI a day in advance ahead of the first Test against India in Hyderabad with a couple of surprises. Since the 20-year-old off-spinner, Shoaib Bashir has still not arrived, England have decided to hand a debut to left-arm spinner Tom Hartley, who will be sharing the spin duties with Rehan Ahmed and Jack Leach. However, it was surprising to see just the one pacer in England's bowling line-up even when the skipper Ben Stokes himself was not going to bowl. Mark Wood, the tearaway pacer got the nod ahead of the veteran James Anderson, as the sole pacer in the line-up and skipper Ben Stokes elaborated in detail about his and the team management's though behind the decision. England's playing XI for Hyderabad Test: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes, Tom Hartley, Rehan Ahmed, Mark Wood, Jack Leach

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NZ vs ENG: Ben Stokes injury plagues England as New Zealand sniff consolation win
1 week, 2 days ago

NZ vs ENG: Ben Stokes injury plagues England as New Zealand sniff consolation win

India Today  

New Zealand moved within striking distance of avoiding a series whitewash against England and securing a significant win in the third Test in Hamilton, ending Day 3 on December 16 in a commanding position. With England set an imposing target of 658 runs to chase and already reeling at 18/2, their problems were compounded further as skipper Ben Stokes suffered …

England players give New Zealand's Tim Southee guard of honour in farewell Test
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1 week, 4 days ago

England players give New Zealand's Tim Southee guard of honour in farewell Test

India Today  

The England men's cricket team, led by Ben Stokes, gave a heartfelt guard of honor to retiring New Zealand pacer Tim Southee as he walked out to bat on the opening day of the third Test at Seddon Park. Southee, accompanied by his daughter and his New Zealand teammates, took to the field at the start of the play on …

Harry Brook replaces Joe Root as world’s top-ranked Test batter
1 week, 6 days ago

Harry Brook replaces Joe Root as world’s top-ranked Test batter

The Independent  

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Cricket-NZ Latham backs Stokes on over-rates ahead of second test
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Cricket-NZ Latham backs Stokes on over-rates ahead of second test

Hindustan Times  

Dec 5 - New Zealand captain Tom Latham has joined his England counterpart Ben Stokes in suggesting that the required over-rate in test matches might need to be reviewed for matches involving a lot of seam bowling. Cricket-NZ Latham backs Stokes on over-rates ahead of second test Both teams were fined and had World Test Championship points deducted for failing …

England announce playing XI for 2nd Test against New Zealand in Wellington, Jacob Bethell retained at No 3 – India TV
3 weeks ago

England announce playing XI for 2nd Test against New Zealand in Wellington, Jacob Bethell retained at No 3 – India TV

India TV News  

England have announced an unchanged playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand as they look to seal the series in Wellington, starting Friday, December 6. Despite calling up Durham wicketkeeper-batter Ollie Robinson to the squad as injured Jordan Cox's replacement, England have opted to stick with the same line-up from the Christchurch win with Ollie Pope batting at …

England rope in uncapped wicketkeeper-batter to replace Cox for remainder of NZ series
3 weeks, 6 days ago

England rope in uncapped wicketkeeper-batter to replace Cox for remainder of NZ series

Hindustan Times  

London, : England have included uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Ollie Robinson as the replacement for the injured Jordan Cox for the remainder of the three-match Test series against New Zealand away from home. England rope in uncapped wicketkeeper-batter to replace Cox for remainder of NZ series Cox fractured his thumb during a warm-up fixture in Queenstown and was subsequently ruled out of …

Despite Kane Williamson's 93, England dominate Day 1 of 1st Test vs New Zealand
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Despite Kane Williamson's 93, England dominate Day 1 of 1st Test vs New Zealand

India Today  

It was quite an intriguing start to the 3-match Test series between England and New Zealand. The Day 1 of the 1st Test witnessed England, led by Ben Stokes, opted to bowl first, banking on the pitch's grassy cover to assist their bowlers. Gus Atkinson justified the decision early by removing Devon Conway in the second over, but New Zealand's …

Cricket-England win toss, choose to bowl in first NZ test
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cricket-England win toss, choose to bowl in first NZ test

Hindustan Times  

Nov 28 - England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl first in the opening match of a three-test series against New Zealand at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Thursday. Cricket-England win toss, choose to bowl in first NZ test His decision was unsurprising given the tinge of green on the wicket on a warm and sunny day …

Ben Stokes opted out of IPL bidding to prolong international cricket career with England
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Ben Stokes opted out of IPL bidding to prolong international cricket career with England

Hindustan Times  

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — England test captain Ben Stokes said he opted out of the bidding in the Indian Premier League to prioritize playing international cricket in what he described as the “back end” of his career. Ben Stokes opted out of IPL bidding to prolong international cricket career with England Stokes sat out the lucrative IPL this year to …

England Announce Playing 11 For 1st NZ vs ENG Test, Jacob Bethell To Make Debut
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

England Announce Playing 11 For 1st NZ vs ENG Test, Jacob Bethell To Make Debut

ABP News  

Christchurch, Nov 26: England have handed a debut to uncapped youngster Jacob Bethell as they named their playing XI for the opening Test of the three-match series against New Zealand, starting on Thursday at Hagley Oval. ALSO ON ABP Live | BGT 2024-25: Jasprit Bumrah Hails Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 161 As Batter’s Best Knock After India Thump Australia By 295 Runs …

NZ vs ENG: Jacob Bethell handed England Test debut against New Zealand
4 weeks, 1 day ago

NZ vs ENG: Jacob Bethell handed England Test debut against New Zealand

The Hindu  

England’s Jacob Bethell will bat at number three for the first time in First-Class cricket when he makes his Test debut against New Zealand at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval on Thursday. In a rejig forced by the injury to wicketkeeper Jordan Cox, Ollie Pope will take the gloves and drop down the order to bat at six with Bethell coming in …

Ben Stokes likely to sit out the IPL to prioritise England’s Test team
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes likely to sit out the IPL to prioritise England’s Test team

The Telegraph  

Ben Stokes is likely to lead a string of key England players sitting out the 2025 Indian Premier League ahead of a huge year for his Test team. England players are facing tricky decisions over whether to enter the auction for next year’s tournament because of new regulations put in place by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, …

Mark Wood gave Brydon Carse a morale boost ahead of England Test debut
2 months, 1 week ago

Mark Wood gave Brydon Carse a morale boost ahead of England Test debut

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England's Mark Wood out of last two Tests against Sri Lanka
3 months, 4 weeks ago

England's Mark Wood out of last two Tests against Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

England’s fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of the remainder of the Test series against Sri Lanka after scans confirmed a right thigh muscle strain, team management announced Sunday. Wood, whose career has been blighted by fitness issues, suffered the injury during Friday's third day of England's five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Old …

England suffer ANOTHER injury setback with Mark Wood to miss the fourth day's play against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford - after captain Ben Stokes was ruled out of the entire Test series
4 months ago

England suffer ANOTHER injury setback with Mark Wood to miss the fourth day's play against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford - after captain Ben Stokes was ruled out of the entire Test series

Daily Mail  

England have been dealt another injury blow ahead of the fourth day's play of their first Test against Sri Lanka. A statement posted on England Cricket's official X account on Saturday morning read: 'Mark Wood has sustained a right thigh muscle injury. Mark Wood will not feature on Saturday for England after suffering a right leg injury England are already …

Sri Lanka announce playing XI for Manchester Test against England, pacer Rathnayake to make his debut – India TV
4 months ago

Sri Lanka announce playing XI for Manchester Test against England, pacer Rathnayake to make his debut – India TV

India TV News  

Sri Lanka confirmed their playing XI for the first Test against England to be played at Old Trafford in Manchester starting Wednesday, August 21. The engine room for Sri Lanka in the middle, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva and Dinesh Chandimal will be key for the visitors if they have to challenge England in their own backyard. A …

Durham seamer Matthew Potts to start for England against Sri Lanka in Ben Stokes’ absence
4 months ago

Durham seamer Matthew Potts to start for England against Sri Lanka in Ben Stokes’ absence

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Durham seamer Matthew Potts has been included in England’s team for the first test against Sri Lanka, starting at Old Trafford on Wednesday. After a breakout summer in 2022, Potts played just one test last year, but the bowler gets the opportunity to make his case after being chosen ahead of Olly Stone. In the one other …

England captain Ben Stokes a major doubt for Sri Lanka Test series after suffering a serious-looking hamstring injury playing in the Hundred
4 months, 1 week ago

England captain Ben Stokes a major doubt for Sri Lanka Test series after suffering a serious-looking hamstring injury playing in the Hundred

Daily Mail  

Ben Stokes looks set to miss England’s first Test against Sri Lanka later this month, and potentially the entire series, after suffering what appeared to be a serious hamstring injury playing in the Hundred on Sunday night. Ben Stokes looks set to miss England’s first Test against Sri Lanka later this month Stokes pulled up while batting for Northern Superchargers …

English star goes top in ICC Test batting rankings; Rohit, Babar gain places in updated standings
4 months, 3 weeks ago

English star goes top in ICC Test batting rankings; Rohit, Babar gain places in updated standings

India TV News  

England's star cricketer Joe Root claimed the top spot in the updated ICC men's Test batting rankings on Wednesday, July 31. Root replaced New Zealand's star batter Kane Williamson at the top of the standings after stellar performances in the recent Test series against West Indies. ICC Men's Test batting rankings Joe Root - 872 ratings Kane Williamson - 859 …

Stokes hits 24-ball 50 and Wood gets 5-40 as England beats West Indies by 10 wickets in series sweep
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Stokes hits 24-ball 50 and Wood gets 5-40 as England beats West Indies by 10 wickets in series sweep

Associated Press  

BIRMINGHAM, England — Ben Stokes smashed the fastest test 50 by an Englishman and Mark Wood took 5-40 with blistering pace as England beat West Indies by 10 wickets on the third day of the third test to sweep the series 3-0. Gus Atkinson claimed 2-28 and Stokes also contributed with the ball by claiming West Indies top-scorer Mikyle Louis …

Ben Stokes tips Mark Wood to become the first to break the 100mph barrier in Test cricket after his rapid bowling display in win over West Indies
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Ben Stokes tips Mark Wood to become the first to break the 100mph barrier in Test cricket after his rapid bowling display in win over West Indies

Daily Mail  

Ben Stokes has tipped Mark Wood to win the Ashes pace race and become the first fast bowler to officially break the 100-mile-per-hour barrier in Test cricket. England captain Stokes saw his Durham team-mate clock a delivery of 97.1mph last week against West Indies in Nottingham - a match in which he recorded the fastest average speed by a bowler …

WATCH | Ben Stokes' Lookalike Make Waves On Social Media After Featuring During England Vs West Indies 2nd Test
5 months ago

WATCH | Ben Stokes' Lookalike Make Waves On Social Media After Featuring During England Vs West Indies 2nd Test

ABP News  

England Vs West Indies 2nd Test: Sir Benjamin Stokes is a living legend of cricket and is truly amongst the finest all-rounders the game has ever seen. One such moment was encountered by the England Test captain, as his 'lookalike' featured during England Vs West Indies 2nd Test match at Trent Bridge, and their interaction on live camera was filled …

Test skipper Ben Stokes banks on pace as "massive weapon" for England after Anderson, Broad era
5 months, 1 week ago

Test skipper Ben Stokes banks on pace as "massive weapon" for England after Anderson, Broad era

Hindustan Times  

Nottingham, : England Test captain Ben Stokes is banking on pace as a "massive weapon" for them in the post-James Anderson and Stuart Broad era. Test skipper Ben Stokes banks on pace as "massive weapon" for England after Anderson, Broad era Anderson will be present on the balcony in the Trent Bridge pavilion, while Broad will be on the other …

Mark Wood replaces retired James Anderson in England's playing XI for 2nd Test vs West Indies
5 months, 1 week ago

Mark Wood replaces retired James Anderson in England's playing XI for 2nd Test vs West Indies

Hindustan Times  

England called up Mark Wood on Tuesday to replace the retired James Anderson for this week's second Test against the West Indies at Trent Bridge. Anderson's retirement from international cricket was announced earlier this year and he took four wickets in the first Test to end his five-day career on 704 wickets, behind only Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne on …

Post-Jimmy Anderson era for England begins with Mark Wood called up for 2nd test against West Indies
5 months, 1 week ago

Post-Jimmy Anderson era for England begins with Mark Wood called up for 2nd test against West Indies

Associated Press  

LONDON — The post-Jimmy Anderson era began in earnest for England on Saturday with Mark Wood replacing the fast bowler in the squad for the second test against the West Indies at Trent Bridge. The 41-year-old Anderson retired from international cricket — and perhaps ended his playing career, too — after making his 188th test appearance for England in the …

England Test captain Ben Stokes set to make first Durham appearance in two years
7 months, 1 week ago

England Test captain Ben Stokes set to make first Durham appearance in two years

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes pulls out of T20 World Cup to focus on fitness
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes pulls out of T20 World Cup to focus on fitness

The Hindu  

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has pulled out of the T20 World Cup in June and July. Commenting on his decision, Stokes said: “I’m working hard and focusing on building my bowling fitness back up to fulfil a full role as an all-rounder in all formats of cricket. “The recent Test tour of India highlighted how far behind I was from …

Michael Vaughan turns up heat on Ben Stokes' Bazballing England with 'team made up of cheerleaders' jibe
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Michael Vaughan turns up heat on Ben Stokes' Bazballing England with 'team made up of cheerleaders' jibe

Hindustan Times  

Leaving Ben Stokes' England grapple with doubts about their Bazball approach of playing the longest format, Rohit Sharma's Team India became the number one ranked side in the newly-released ICC Test Team Rankings on Sunday. Michael Vaughan wants Ben Stokes and Co. to have a dose of honesty Rohit and Co. thrashed England 4-1 in the five-match series at home …

Ind vs Eng Test series | I don't think Rohit has been superior as captain, his bowlers did the trick, says Graeme Swann
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ind vs Eng Test series | I don't think Rohit has been superior as captain, his bowlers did the trick, says Graeme Swann

The Hindu  

Former England spinner Graeme Swann doesn't believe Rohit Sharma's captaincy was better than Ben Stokes' in the five-match Test series. "He's been good don't get me wrong, Rohit Sharma, but, I don't think if you pick this apart and say Stokes has captained badly, I think you are barking up the wrong tree there. "Rohit Sharma's bowlers have really come …

Ben Stokes 'man enough' to accept defeat in India Tests: England have been outplayed
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes 'man enough' to accept defeat in India Tests: England have been outplayed

India Today  

Ben Stokes admitted that England have been ‘outplayed’ by India in the recently-concluded 5-match Test series. England started the series after winning the Hyderabad Test by 28 runs, but since then, Stokes’ men lost 4 Tests in a row in Vizag, Rajkot, Ranchi and Dharamsala to concede the series 1-4. ‘Anderson is as fit as I've ever seen him’ England …

India remain in charge against England despite first-ball magic from Ben Stokes
9 months, 2 weeks ago

India remain in charge against England despite first-ball magic from Ben Stokes

The Independent  

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England spin-bowling coach lauds ‘Freak’ Stokes after wicket on first ball in eight months
9 months, 2 weeks ago

England spin-bowling coach lauds ‘Freak’ Stokes after wicket on first ball in eight months

The Hindu  

Ben Stokes claimed a wicket with his first competitive ball for eight months as he rattled India captain Rohit Sharma’s stumps with a delivery that seamed off the pitch. As the cricket fraternity and the fans lauded Stokes’ effort, England’s spin bowling coach Jeetan Patel called him a ‘freak’. “We all know how we can round our attack out, especially …

DRS disaster: A closer look as England use up all three reviews in 13 balls
9 months, 2 weeks ago

DRS disaster: A closer look as England use up all three reviews in 13 balls

The Independent  

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England vs India 5th Test: England win toss, elect to bat; Devdutt Padikkal debuts
9 months, 2 weeks ago

England vs India 5th Test: England win toss, elect to bat; Devdutt Padikkal debuts

New Indian Express  

DHARAMSALA: England won the toss and elected to bat against India in the fifth and final Test here on Thursday. India also handed Test debut to Karnataka batter Devdutt Padikkal, who had an excellent 2023-24 domestic season. "Rajat Patidar got hit on his left ankle during Team India's practice session on March 6, 2024. The Teams: India: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi …

India vs England Highlights 5th Test Day 1, IND vs ENG: Rohit past fifty, Gill solid as India reach 135/1 at Stumps
9 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs England Highlights 5th Test Day 1, IND vs ENG: Rohit past fifty, Gill solid as India reach 135/1 at Stumps

Hindustan Times  

India vs England Highlights 5th Test Day 1, IND vs ENG: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma stood firm, reaching a well-deserved half-century, while Shubman Gill showcased composure during his brief innings, remaining not out on 26, as India concluded Day 1 at 135/1 after 30 overs. Rohit Sharma displayed composure throughout his innings, while Shubman Gill adopted a naturally aggressive approach, …

India vs England Highlights 5th Test Day 1, IND vs ENG: Rohit past fifty, Gill solid as India reach 135/1 at Stumps
9 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs England Highlights 5th Test Day 1, IND vs ENG: Rohit past fifty, Gill solid as India reach 135/1 at Stumps

Hindustan Times  

India vs England Highlights 5th Test Day 1, IND vs ENG: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma stood firm, reaching a well-deserved half-century, while Shubman Gill showcased composure during his brief innings, remaining not out on 26, as India concluded Day 1 at 135/1 after 30 overs. Rohit Sharma displayed composure throughout his innings, while Shubman Gill adopted a naturally aggressive approach, …

Rohit Sharma's Team India ready to take on England challenge again in Dharamsala Test
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma's Team India ready to take on England challenge again in Dharamsala Test

Hindustan Times  

On paper, the 3-1 series scoreline is emphatic enough in India’s favour for this fifth Test in Dharamsala to have been rendered inconsequential beyond the collection of World Test Championship points. But whether it’s Virat Kohli withdrawing for personal reasons, India losing the first Test after a century against all odds by Ollie Pope, Ben Duckett’s blitzkrieg on the second …

Ben Stokes puts spotlight on England superstar before R Ashwin's milestone 100th Test: 'Amazing career to date'
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes puts spotlight on England superstar before R Ashwin's milestone 100th Test: 'Amazing career to date'

Hindustan Times  

With crestfallen England hoping to salvage some pride in the final game of the five-game series against Rohit Sharma’s Team India, Ben Stokes and Co. have recalled pacer Mark Wood in their playing XI for the Dharamsala encounter on Thursday. In a rarity of Test cricket, veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and England batter Jonny Bairstow will play their 100th Test …

Jimmy Anderson backed to play at next year's Ashes at 43 by Ben Stokes with the England captain admitting he 'can't see him stopping'... as the seamer chases 700 Test wickets landmark in final India T
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Jimmy Anderson backed to play at next year's Ashes at 43 by Ben Stokes with the England captain admitting he 'can't see him stopping'... as the seamer chases 700 Test wickets landmark in final India T

Daily Mail  

Ben Stokes raised the extraordinary prospect of Jimmy Anderson playing in the next Ashes in 18 months time when he said he ‘can’t see him stopping.’ England named Anderson in their team for the final Test here for the fourth game in a row after he recovered from the quad tightness that curtailed his involvement on the last day of …

Home run: The Hindu Editorial on the Indian Test win
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Home run: The Hindu Editorial on the Indian Test win

The Hindu  

India in Tests, especially in its backyard, remains an indomitable force. It was England’s turn to become aware of this reality as Rohit Sharma’s men claimed the fourth Test at Ranchi with a five-wicket victory and a day to spare. Even the most seasoned English analysts, including former captain Michael Atherton, predicted England’s superiority and the reasons were obvious. Spearhead …

India vs England result: Hosts hand Ben Stokes first series defeat as captain
9 months, 4 weeks ago

India vs England result: Hosts hand Ben Stokes first series defeat as captain

The Telegraph  

Bazball failed in Rajkot when they lost their minds when in a good position and Ravi Ashwin absent on day three. By applying classic Test match batting Joe Root resurrected the first day after a juicy morning when India expertly maximised the pitch’s moisture, but made 11 in the second when England needed a senior player to set the target …

India TV Sports Wrap on February 23: Today's top 10 trending news stories
10 months ago

India TV Sports Wrap on February 23: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

India are taking on England in the fourth Test of the ongoing series and a win will help them take an unassailable lead. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Akash Deep makes Test debut for India Akash Deep was handed his debut cap by India's head coach Rahul Dravid before the start of play on day one. England bat …

Ind vs Eng 4th Test | India’s task cut out with Bumrah rested and a series win at stake
10 months ago

Ind vs Eng 4th Test | India’s task cut out with Bumrah rested and a series win at stake

The Hindu  

The buzz around the JSCA Stadium ahead of the fourth India-England Test was rather muted on match-eve. The fourth Test starting on Friday will be an opportunity to take an unassailable lead that will guarantee India a 17th straight series win at home, stretching back to 2012-13. Speedster Akash Deep may be the next newcomer with a chance to impress, …

India vs England: For Ben Stokes the innovator, it all boils down to this
10 months ago

India vs England: For Ben Stokes the innovator, it all boils down to this

Hindustan Times  

Twenty-two Tests, seven undefeated series, and it all could unravel in five days. In Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow and Stokes beats the heart of England’s batting. He hasn’t been required to bowl so far but with England finally going with four specialist bowlers, there might arise a need for Stokes to break a partnership, or just give one of his …

IND vs ENG 4th Test Dream11 Prediction: India vs England predicted playing XI, fantasy team, squads
10 months ago

IND vs ENG 4th Test Dream11 Prediction: India vs England predicted playing XI, fantasy team, squads

The Hindu  

It is the endpoint of a narrative where the protagonist conjures up all resources available in an attempt to overcome overwhelming adversities engulfing them. FOLLOW LIVE | India vs England 4th Test Day 1 Score But, somehow, India heads to the fourth act, at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi on Friday, knowing that a win will all but behead the …

IND vs ENG: ‘Interesting’ Ranchi pitch in front and centre ahead of India vs England 4th Test
10 months ago

IND vs ENG: ‘Interesting’ Ranchi pitch in front and centre ahead of India vs England 4th Test

The Hindu  

With the first three Tests of the ongoing India-England series witnessing action for 12 of the 15 designated days, all talk about the nature of surfaces were put on the backburner. Our spinners always do well, be it Ash bhai or Jaddu bhai.” England captain Ben Stokes bowls during a nets session at JSCA International Stadium Complex. The inspirational leader, …

IND vs ENG: Indian fast bowlers have made a difference in series against England, says Gill
10 months ago

IND vs ENG: Indian fast bowlers have made a difference in series against England, says Gill

The Hindu  

The pitches might not have been entirely in their favour, but the Indian pacers’ ability to strike at vital situations has made a sea of difference in the Test series against England, reckons top-order batter Shubman Gill. Ash bhai and Jaddu bhai will take wickets anyway, but the way our fast bowlers have bowled, it has made the difference in …

Pope: ‘Definitely a chance’ Stokes will bowl in fourth India Test
10 months ago

Pope: ‘Definitely a chance’ Stokes will bowl in fourth India Test

The Hindu  

There is “definitely a chance” that England captain Ben Stokes will bowl in the fourth Test against India, his deputy Ollie Pope said on Wednesday, in a badly needed boost for the tourists. “There’s definitely a chance,” vice-captain Pope said of the probability that Stokes will bowl in the fourth Test. READ | AUS vs NZ, 1st T20I: Australia registers …

England skipper Ben Stokes keen but cautious on returning to bowling in last two Tests vs India
10 months ago

England skipper Ben Stokes keen but cautious on returning to bowling in last two Tests vs India

India TV News  

England skipper Ben Stokes has played the first three Test matches against India as a specialist batter due to his troubled knee. However, Stokes was seen bowling at full tilt ahead of the third Test in Rajkot during practice session but he didn't bowl in the game. If Stokes decides to bowl, England will have a chance of playing only …

3rd Test, Rajkot: Ben Duckett's superb ton powers England's rapid response against India
10 months, 1 week ago

3rd Test, Rajkot: Ben Duckett's superb ton powers England's rapid response against India

Hindustan Times  

There’s no one way of playing Test cricket. The morning session saw India scoring at a run rate of 2.30 runs per over but the day ended with England smashing 176 runs in the evening session at a run rate of 6.07. The left-hander, having scored the third fastest against India in India, is unbeaten on 133* and England has …

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