'Frustrated' Stokes hopes to see Bashir in India by the weekend
11 months ago

'Frustrated' Stokes hopes to see Bashir in India by the weekend

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: BEN Stokes briefly toyed with the idea of walking away from the Test series in protest after Shoaib Bashir's visa process had run into problems. "When I first found the news out in Abu Dhabi, I did say we shouldn't fly until Bash gets his visa," he told reporters ahead of the first Test. There was never a chance that we were ever not going to travel around this but Bash knows he's had our full support." "My feelings towards it haven't changed," Stokes added.

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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 …

Ben Stokes backs England’s batters after crushing series defeat to Pakistan
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ben Stokes backs England’s batters after crushing series defeat to Pakistan

The Independent  

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England's victory over Pakistan has to go down as one of their most incredible wins away from home... and they've found another gem in Brydon Carse, writes NASSER HUSSAIN
2 months, 1 week ago

England's victory over Pakistan has to go down as one of their most incredible wins away from home... and they've found another gem in Brydon Carse, writes NASSER HUSSAIN

Daily Mail  

This has got to go down as one of England's most remarkable wins away from home. England claimed record-breaking win over Pakistan and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series England were particularly ruthlessness with the bat as they scored 823 in their first innings The most impressive thing is that England's batting unit as a whole have managed to …

Ben Stokes will MISS England's first Test against Pakistan as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury - as Ollie Pope steps up as stand-in captain in his absence
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes will MISS England's first Test against Pakistan as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury - as Ollie Pope steps up as stand-in captain in his absence

Daily Mail  

Ben Stokes has been ruled out of Monday’s first Test against Pakistan because of his hamstring tear – and said he was doing everything in his power to recover in time for the second game, starting on October 15. There is also a return for spinner Jack Leach, who has not played for England since the first Test against India …

Ben Stokes could MISS England's first Test against Pakistan as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury - with Ollie Pope expected to resume as stand-in captain in his absence
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes could MISS England's first Test against Pakistan as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury - with Ollie Pope expected to resume as stand-in captain in his absence

Daily Mail  

Ben Stokes’s return to Test cricket may be delayed after it emerged he could miss Monday’s series opener against Pakistan in Multan. Ben Stokes is awaiting news on whether he will be fit in time for England's first Test against Pakistan on Monday The England captain trained alongside his team-mates as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury With …

Ben Stokes is ruled OUT of England's Test series against Sri Lanka as scans reveal hamstring tear - with captain now targeting October return for Pakistan tour
4 months, 1 week ago

Ben Stokes is ruled OUT of England's Test series against Sri Lanka as scans reveal hamstring tear - with captain now targeting October return for Pakistan tour

Daily Mail  

Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the remainder of England’s international summer after scans confirmed a tear in his left hamstring. Stokes, 33, is now targeting a return to fitness for October’s tour of Pakistan, as he hands the team over to deputy Ollie Pope for three Tests versus Sri Lanka starting next week in Manchester. 'As a result …

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 …

'IPL helped our average Test players get rich...': Boycott's fiery 'join a circus' rant aimed at Ben Stokes and co.
5 months, 1 week ago

'IPL helped our average Test players get rich...': Boycott's fiery 'join a circus' rant aimed at Ben Stokes and co.

Hindustan Times  

The England men's cricket team has faced a challenging few months. England's Ben Stokes walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket, bowled out by West Indies' Gudakesh Motie Former cricketer Geoffrey Boycott has sharply criticized the England team for their underwhelming performance. The 83-year-old English batting great, in a rather unusual jibe, lamented that even "moderate to average" …

Ben Stokes: It’s tough to see the backlash against England’s footballers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes: It’s tough to see the backlash against England’s footballers

The Independent  

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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 '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 …

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 …

India vs England: Bashir says he ‘knew’ visa issue would get sorted, expresses delight at dismissing Rohit
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs England: Bashir says he ‘knew’ visa issue would get sorted, expresses delight at dismissing Rohit

Firstpost  

Visakhapatnam: The “slight hassle” caused by a visa delay for the India tour is very much a thing of the past for 20-year-old England debutant Shoaib Bashir, who is chuffed about Rohit Sharma being his first Test wicket. Bashir, who played only six First-Class games before getting his big break, was England’s best spinner on the opening day, returned figures …

After visa issues, Bashir set for England debut vs. India in 2nd cricket test. Anderson back in team
10 months, 3 weeks ago

After visa issues, Bashir set for England debut vs. India in 2nd cricket test. Anderson back in team

Associated Press  

VISAKHAPATNAM, India — England will debut 20-year-old spinner Shoaib Bashir against India in the second test starting Friday, barely a week after he was stranded at home without a visa to come on the tour. At the other end of the age spectrum, 41-year-old seam bowler James Anderson — England’s record wicket-taker — also came into the side for the …

Shoaib Bashir gets India visa but England continue criticism for delay
11 months ago

Shoaib Bashir gets India visa but England continue criticism for delay

Hindustan Times  

Shoaib Bashir has received his visa and he will link up with the England squad in India by the end of this weekend, announced the England and Wales Cricket Board on Wednesday evening. The visa delay of the 20-year-old cricketer whose family is of Pakistani heritage snowballed into a big issue after a British Government spokesperson demanded "fair" treatment for …

'Tell India we will not start Test series until...': Ex-England star David Lloyd's ultimatum over Bashir visa row
11 months ago

'Tell India we will not start Test series until...': Ex-England star David Lloyd's ultimatum over Bashir visa row

Hindustan Times  

England cricketer Shoaib Bashir will finally arrive in India for the five-match Test series on Wednesday. At a time when England have kickstarted its Test series preparations without Bashir, former cricketer David Lloyd has urged the visitors to either ignore the visa row or leave India. ECB has a decision to make over Bashir's visa issue, feels the ex-England cricketer …

Rohit Sharma feels sympathy for Shoaib Bashir over visa issues
11 months ago

Rohit Sharma feels sympathy for Shoaib Bashir over visa issues

The Independent  

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'Frustrated' Stokes hopes to see Bashir in India by the weekend
11 months ago

'Frustrated' Stokes hopes to see Bashir in India by the weekend

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Ben Stokes briefly toyed with the idea of walking away from the Test series in protest after Shoaib Bashir's visa process had run into problems. "When I first found the news out in Abu Dhabi, I did say we shouldn't fly until Bash gets his visa," he told reporters ahead of the first Test. There was never a chance …

India vs England: Uncapped English spinner Shoaib Bashir forced to stay back in UAE due to visa trouble
11 months ago

India vs England: Uncapped English spinner Shoaib Bashir forced to stay back in UAE due to visa trouble

Firstpost  

Uncapped England spinner Shoaib Bashir has been forced to stay back in the United Arab Emirates due to visa trouble ahead of the five-Test series against India which gets underway in Hyderabad on Thursday. Watch: England cricket team arrives in Hyderabad ahead of India Test series Meanwhile, England’s red-ball head coach Brendon McCullum informed that the ECB has raised the …

Shoaib Bashir stranded in Abu Dhabi due to visa delays as rest of England squad touch down in India
11 months ago

Shoaib Bashir stranded in Abu Dhabi due to visa delays as rest of England squad touch down in India

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes set to unleash promising spin duo on India as England announce squad for five Tests
1 year ago

Ben Stokes set to unleash promising spin duo on India as England announce squad for five Tests

Hindustan Times  

Captain Ben Stokes and England have added three mystery picks in their 16-member squad that will play India in five Tests starting next month. The ECB have handed maiden call-ups to fast bowler Gus Atkinson along with spinners Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir in England's pursuit of winning their first Test series in India since 2012. Ben Stokes is expected …

Ben Stokes' CSK release the latest saga in England's love-hate relationship with IPL
1 year ago

Ben Stokes' CSK release the latest saga in England's love-hate relationship with IPL

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Premier League’s tenuous relationship with English cricket is more than a decade and a half old, the passage of time doing precious little to stabilise a potentially mutually beneficial bond. Ben Stokes played just 2 games for CSK in their title winning campaign in IPL 2023 Among the few respected active voices in English cricket to sing praises …

Ben Stokes makes himself unavailable for IPL 2024 citing fitness and workload concerns
1 year, 1 month ago

Ben Stokes makes himself unavailable for IPL 2024 citing fitness and workload concerns

India TV News  

England's Test skipper Ben Stokes has made himself unavailable for the Indian Premier League 2024 season citing fitness and workload concerns, as confirmed by his current IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings. Chennai had spent a whopping INR 16.25 crore to rope Stokes in at the IPL 2023 mini-auction in Kerala but the star allrounder was only able to play two …

Ben Stokes happy with own fitness, oozing positivity on eve of the Ashes
1 year, 6 months ago

Ben Stokes happy with own fitness, oozing positivity on eve of the Ashes

Associated Press  

Positivity has been the watchword for Ben Stokes since taking over as England cricket captain a year ago and he was oozing it on Thursday on the eve of a highly anticipated Ashes series against Australia. Stokes — with strapping around his left knee — has been seen bowling at full steam over the past week, including on a squad …

IPL 2023: Ben Stokes drops major update on his fitness and participation for CSK ahead of Indian tournament
1 year, 9 months ago

IPL 2023: Ben Stokes drops major update on his fitness and participation for CSK ahead of Indian tournament

India TV News  

IPL 2023: England's Test captain Ben Stokes dropped a major update on his fitness and his participation for the IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings. There is a crucial Ashes series coming in the months of June but Stokes has given an update on his participation for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 16. Stokes to play in IPL After …

Ben Stokes ‘enjoying every moment’ as England record historic win in Pakistan
2 years ago

Ben Stokes ‘enjoying every moment’ as England record historic win in Pakistan

The Independent  

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'To be back here after 17 yrs...': Ben Stokes comes up with incredible gesture for Pakistan before historic Test series
2 years ago

'To be back here after 17 yrs...': Ben Stokes comes up with incredible gesture for Pakistan before historic Test series

Hindustan Times  

England skipper Ben Stokes has come up with an incredible gesture ahead of the historic Test series between the Three Lions and hosts Pakistan. Babar Azam-led Pakistan and Stokes' England are scheduled to play a three-match Test series as a part of the ongoing edition of the ICC World Test Championship. England captain Ben Stokes looks on after winning the …

The genius of Ben Stokes
2 years, 1 month ago

The genius of Ben Stokes

Live Mint  

Ben Stokes credited leg-spinner Adil Rashid and left-arm pacer Sam Curran, who took five wickets between them, for England’s 2022 T20 World Cup win on Sunday. Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi twisting his damaged knee while taking Harry Brook’s catch in the 13th over, when England still had 54 to make, was critical. It had begun with a British …

Sangakkara comments on Ben Stokes' decision to take indefinite break from all forms of cricket
3 years, 4 months ago

Sangakkara comments on Ben Stokes' decision to take indefinite break from all forms of cricket

Hindustan Times  

The England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Friday that star all-rounder Ben Stokes is taking an indefinite break from all forms of cricket to focus on his mental wellbeing while also recovering from a finger injury. READ | 'Virat and Surya will follow them': Zaheer Khan picks India's 15 for T20 WC, omits star batsman Sri Lanka great Kumar …

Ben Stokes takes an 'indefinite break from all cricket', to miss India Test series
3 years, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes takes an 'indefinite break from all cricket', to miss India Test series

India TV News  

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has opted out of the impending five-match Test series against India starting August 4 and has taken an indefinite break from international cricket with immediate effect. "Stokes has withdrawn from England's Test squad ahead of the LV= Insurance Test series against India starting next week to prioritise his mental wellbeing and to rest his left index …

Ben Stokes takes indefinite break to focus on mental health, to miss Test series against India
3 years, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes takes indefinite break to focus on mental health, to miss Test series against India

The Hindu  

Ben Stokes will take an indefinite break from all cricket with immediate effect 'to prioritise his mental well-being', and won't be available for the Test series against India, starting August 4. In a statement on Friday, the England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed that "Stokes has withdrawn from England's Test squad ahead of the Test series against India starting next …

Ben Stokes set to return to action with T20 game next week
3 years, 6 months ago

Ben Stokes set to return to action with T20 game next week

India TV News  

All-rounder Ben Stokes, who is sitting out of the ongoing Test series against New Zealand due to injury but will be a key player in England's five-Test series against India in August-September, is likely to resume competitive cricket with a T20 Blast game for Durham next week. "Details of Stokes's comeback are yet to be confirmed by the ECB and …

Stokes: Hope this century gives some happiness back home IPL 2020 RR vs MI
4 years, 1 month ago

Stokes: Hope this century gives some happiness back home IPL 2020 RR vs MI

The Hindu  

Ben Stokes slammed a brilliant century as Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by eight wickets to stay alive in IPL 2020 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Winning skipper Steve Smith was pleased with his team's performance and said the idea was to take the game deep in a tall run chase. "Very pleased, that's what we're crying …

IPL 2020 | RR look to draw inspiration from Ben Stokes' probable return against SRH
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020 | RR look to draw inspiration from Ben Stokes' probable return against SRH

India TV News  

Rajasthan Royals made a bright start to their IPL 2020 campaign, but the momentum came crumbling down after their first two matches, as the side went on to concede defeats in four successive matches. Despite losing senior pacers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh to injuries, Sunrisers have shown tremendous fighting abilities with the world's top-ranked T20 bowler Rashid and …

WATCH: Ben Stokes returns to training in Christchurch ahead of IPL 2020
4 years, 3 months ago

WATCH: Ben Stokes returns to training in Christchurch ahead of IPL 2020

India TV News  

Rajasthan Royals must have heaved a sigh of relief as England all-rounder Ben Stokes returned to training in Christchurch, New Zealand on Friday, a day before the start of the 13th season of the Indian Premier League. "Been great being in Christchurch we’re it all began for me.thanks to @sydenhamcricket for letting me use their facilities to bowl in.unlucky today …

IPL 2020 | Ben Stokes likely to miss first part of tournament; RR 'will wait' to hear from all-rounder
4 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2020 | Ben Stokes likely to miss first part of tournament; RR 'will wait' to hear from all-rounder

India TV News  

IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals is likely to miss its premier all-rounder Ben Stokes during the first part of the T20 event as the World Cup-winner is currently in New Zealand to be with his ailing father Ged. Stokes, considered the world's best all-rounder right now, left for Christchurch in the middle of the Test series against Pakistan last month after …

Ben Stokes may miss first half of IPL, Rajasthan Royals to 'wait' - cricket news
4 years, 3 months ago

Ben Stokes may miss first half of IPL, Rajasthan Royals to 'wait' - cricket news

The Hindu  

IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals is likely to miss its premier all-rounder Ben Stokes during the first half of the T20 event as the World Cup-winner is currently in New Zealand to be with his ailing father Ged. Stokes, considered the world’s best all-rounder right now, left for Christchurch in the middle of the Test series against Pakistan last month after …

Ben Stokes a game changer, will be a massive miss: Ollie Pope
4 years, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes a game changer, will be a massive miss: Ollie Pope

India TV News  

Star all-rounder Ben Stokes is a "game changer" and his absence from the remainder of the three-Test series against Pakistan will be a "massive miss", said England batsman Ollie Pope. "There are bigger things than cricket and it is important that Ben Stokes is able to spend time with his family - but he will be a massive miss for …

'When I was in quarantine in Manchester, he would..': Jofra Archer reveals touching gesture from Ben Stokes
4 years, 4 months ago

'When I was in quarantine in Manchester, he would..': Jofra Archer reveals touching gesture from Ben Stokes

India TV News  

England fast-bowler Jofra Archer has stated the hosts will miss the services of talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes after it was announced he won't be part of the team for the final two Tests against Pakistan due to personal reasons. England lead the three-Test series 1-0 following their thrilling three-wicket win in Manchester but now will have to play the final …

How England could frame playing XI for second Test against Pakistan in Ben Stokes's absence
4 years, 4 months ago

How England could frame playing XI for second Test against Pakistan in Ben Stokes's absence

India TV News  

England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Sunday withdrew himself from the England squad and will hence miss the rest of the Pakistan Test series for family reasons. While Ollie Pope in his last two innings has provided reasonable assistance to England - 91 against West Indies in third Test and 62 in the first innings against Pakistan - the hosts would …

Eng vs Pak: Ben Stokes to miss remainder of series for family reasons - Cricket News
4 years, 4 months ago

Eng vs Pak: Ben Stokes to miss remainder of series for family reasons - Cricket News

The Hindu  

England all-rounder Ben Stokes will miss the remainder of the Test series against Pakistan due to family reasons. Stokes was part of the England side that beat Pakistan by three wickets in the First Test at Old Trafford on Saturday. “He will miss England's two Test matches against Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl on Thursday 13 August and Friday 21 …

Ben Stokes thrives in tough situations and that is why he is a captain's dream: Steve Smith
4 years, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes thrives in tough situations and that is why he is a captain's dream: Steve Smith

India TV News  

Ben Stokes' intent of wanting to be in the midst of tough situations makes him a player that every captain wants in his team, said Rajasthan Royals skipper Steve Smith about his team's premier all-rounder. "Hope they don't score too many runs or take too many wickets and can save that for the IPL," Smith told PTI during the screening …

Ben Stokes is already a big leader in team, he's going to be a very good captain: Zak Crawley
4 years, 5 months ago

Ben Stokes is already a big leader in team, he's going to be a very good captain: Zak Crawley

India TV News  

Young England batsman Zak Crawley feels Ben Stokes will have no trouble filling the captain's shoe in the absence Joe Root as the all-rounder is already a "big leader" of the team. "Ben is already a big leader in the team, so he is not going to have any problems leading in the first Test," Crawley told Sky Sports Cricket. …

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