Ben Stokes 'pushing the envelope' as England sweep New Zealand: Brendon McCullum
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Ben Stokes 'pushing the envelope' as England sweep New Zealand: Brendon McCullum

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England, after rain washed out the final morning’s session, took just 15.2 overs to score the remaining 113 runs they required to reach a target of 296 for a seven-wicket victory that followed a pair of five-wicket triumphs over the Test world champions at Lord’s and Trent Bridge. Leeds: England’s new red-ball head coach Brendon McCullum insisted he had nothing on the aggression of captain Ben Stokes after overseeing a 3-0 whitewash of his native New Zealand during his first series in charge. “To say we’ve done it so quickly is unbelievable.” New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, who missed the second Test with a bout of Covid-19, was left to rue a lack of top-order runs, including from his own bat. But despite having missed several New Zealand matches in the 12 months since leading the Black Caps to victory over India in the inaugural World Test Championship final because of a longstanding elbow injury, the 31-year-old star batsman had no thought of standing down as skipper.

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‘F*** some shit up’: Ben Stokes promises ‘more blood and sweat’ after getting pushed away from cricket for three months
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‘F*** some shit up’: Ben Stokes promises ‘more blood and sweat’ after getting pushed away from cricket for three months

Hindustan Times  

Ben Stokes is not done. An hour after the England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed that their Test skipper, Ben Stokes, was sidelined for "at least three months" with a reoccuring hamstring injury, the all-rounder came up with a powrful reaction on social media. England captain Ben Stokes grabs at his leg while bowling during play on day three of …

Stokes to miss Champions League but Root back in England squad
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2 days, 7 hours ago

Stokes to miss Champions League but Root back in England squad

Associated Press  

LONDON — England cricket star Ben Stokes has been left out of the squad for the Champions Trophy in February and March next year because of injury. Stokes, England’s test captain, has not played a one-day international since the 2023 World Cup but said he was open to returning to the white-ball set-up following Brendon McCullum’s appointment as head coach …

Ben Stokes ruled out of Champions Trophy as Root returns to England ODI squad
2 days, 10 hours ago

Ben Stokes ruled out of Champions Trophy as Root returns to England ODI squad

The Hindu  

England Test captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of next year’s Champions Trophy one-day international tournament in Pakistan and the preceding white-ball tour of India, team management announced Sunday. The India series and Champions Trophy will mark England’s first limited-overs tour and tournament under coach Brendon McCullum, previously just in charge of the Test side. Both the ODI squad …

Stokes out of Champions Trophy as Root returns to England ODI squad
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2 days, 10 hours ago

Stokes out of Champions Trophy as Root returns to England ODI squad

Hindustan Times  

England Test captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of next year's Champions Trophy one-day international tournament in Pakistan and the preceding white-ball tour of India, team management announced Sunday. Stokes out of Champions Trophy as Root returns to England ODI squad The star all-rounder was not considered for either assignment after suffering a left hamstring injury during England's defeat …

NZ vs ENG: England captain Stokes not blaming injury on extra bowling load
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1 week ago

NZ vs ENG: England captain Stokes not blaming injury on extra bowling load

The Hindu  

England captain Ben Stokes does not think the heavier bowling workload he undertook in the third test against New Zealand was a contributory factor to the hamstring injury he suffered during the match. “Every time you walk out onto a field as an athlete, you’re putting yourself at risk of getting injury,” the 33-year-old said in Hamilton after England’s loss …

Cricket-New Zealand crush England by 423 runs for consolation victory in Hamilton
1 week ago

Cricket-New Zealand crush England by 423 runs for consolation victory in Hamilton

Hindustan Times  

-New Zealand romped to victory by 423 runs after dismissing England for 234 on the fourth day of the third test in Hamilton on Tuesday to claim a consolation victory and send Tim Southee out a winner in his final match. Cricket-New Zealand crush England by 423 runs for consolation victory in Hamilton England, who had already sealed the series …

Stokes sidelined with a hamstring injury as New Zealand beats England by 423 runs in the 3rd test
1 week ago

Stokes sidelined with a hamstring injury as New Zealand beats England by 423 runs in the 3rd test

Associated Press  

HAMILTON, New Zealand — Captain Ben Stokes was unable to bat because of a hamstring injury on Tuesday as England slumped to a 423-run loss to New Zealand before tea on the fourth day on the third cricket test. New Zealand’s winning margin matched its largest test win by runs of a 423-run win over Sri Lanka in 2018 and …

England captain Ben Stokes 'not holding back' from bowling after latest injury
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1 week ago

England captain Ben Stokes 'not holding back' from bowling after latest injury

India Today  

England captain Ben Stokes has claimed that he won't be cutting down on his bowling workload after his latest injury setback during the third Test against New Zealand. The setback occurred two deliveries into his 13th over during New Zealand’s second innings, leaving England without their captain for the remainder of the game. "There's no doubt I was incredibly frustrated …

Stokes not blaming injury on workload as New Zealand thump England
1 week ago

Stokes not blaming injury on workload as New Zealand thump England

Al Jazeera  

New Zealand claim consolation 423-run victory in third and final Test as injured England captain Ben Stokes watched on. It’s just Sod’s law that the first time in a while I feel like I’m young again, something happens.” Stokes bowled 24 overs in New Zealand’s first innings and was two balls into his 13th over of the second when he …

NZ vs ENG: Ben Stokes injury plagues England as New Zealand sniff consolation win
1 week, 1 day 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 …

NZ vs ENG: Ben Stokes faces fresh injury concern after limping off the field
1 week, 1 day ago

NZ vs ENG: Ben Stokes faces fresh injury concern after limping off the field

India Today  

England Test skipper Ben Stokes faced a fresh injury scare after he limped off the field clutching his left hamstring on Day 3 of the third Test against New Zealand. NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test Day 3: Live Updates Tough news to take ðŸ˜é Wishing you all the best in your recovery, Ben âä️ pic.twitter.com/2vAbmWaIuT — England Cricket December 16, …

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: NZ power to 340-run lead on Day 2 as England crumbles
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1 week, 2 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: NZ power to 340-run lead on Day 2 as England crumbles

The Hindu  

England’s hopes of a series clean sweep all but evaporated on Sunday as it capitulated on day two of the third Test to trail New Zealand by 340 runs. New Zealand’s controlled strokeplay in the final session was in contrast to chaotic English batting between lunch and tea, where they lost their last eight wickets for 66 runs. Santner reinforced …

England struggle to 54 for two at lunch in Hamilton
1 week, 2 days ago

England struggle to 54 for two at lunch in Hamilton

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Tim Southee receives guard of honour in farewell Test as brilliant gesture from Ben Stokes-led England wins hearts
1 week, 3 days ago

Tim Southee receives guard of honour in farewell Test as brilliant gesture from Ben Stokes-led England wins hearts

Hindustan Times  

It was an emotional scene during the opening day of the third Test between England and New Zealand, as Tim Southee made his final appearance in Test cricket. Tim Southee receives a guard of honour Southee, who was accompanied by his daughter and New Zealand teammates ahead of the start of the match, was visibly moved as he walked onto …

England players give New Zealand's Tim Southee guard of honour in farewell Test
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1 week, 3 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 …

Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep
1 week, 4 days ago

Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep

Hindustan Times  

Dec 13 - England captain Ben Stokes concedes that he has probably spoken too much about next year's Ashes and is keen that the tourists stay in the "here and now" as they look to sweep their test series against New Zealand in Hamilton this week. Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep Charged with confidence …

Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep
1 week, 4 days ago

Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep

Hindustan Times  

- England captain Ben Stokes concedes that he has probably spoken too much about next year's Ashes and is keen that the tourists stay in the "here and now" as they look to sweep their test series against New Zealand in Hamilton this week. Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep Charged with confidence after taking …

Ben Stokes eager to keep Ashes thoughts at bay as England prepare to end 2024
1 week, 5 days ago

Ben Stokes eager to keep Ashes thoughts at bay as England prepare to end 2024

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Ben Stokes praises England’s ‘unbelievable bravery’ in victory against New Zealand
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Ben Stokes praises England’s ‘unbelievable bravery’ in victory against New Zealand

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England clinch series win with 323-run victory against New Zealand in Wellington
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England clinch series win with 323-run victory against New Zealand in Wellington

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NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Blundell’s century in vain as England beats Black Caps by 323 runs
2 weeks, 2 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Blundell’s century in vain as England beats Black Caps by 323 runs

The Hindu  

England finally faced some resistance from New Zealand in the shape of Tom Blundell’s defiant century but dismissed the Black Caps for 259 to wrap up a thumping 323-run victory on the third day of the second Test on Sunday. New Zealand’s Tom Blundell celebrates his century during play on day three of the second Test against England. He delivered …

England beats New Zealand by 323 runs in 2nd test to take unassailable 2-0 series lead
2 weeks, 2 days ago

England beats New Zealand by 323 runs in 2nd test to take unassailable 2-0 series lead

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — England conquered the Wellington gale Sunday to seal a 323 run win over New Zealand on the third day of the second test and to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Joe Root completed his 36th century as England batted for less than 30 minutes in the morning before declaring with a lead of …

England thump New Zealand by 323 runs to win second Test; take series
2 weeks, 2 days ago

England thump New Zealand by 323 runs to win second Test; take series

Al Jazeera  

Visitors secure a 2-0 lead in the three-match series despite Blundell’s defiant century in New Zealand’s second innings. An aggressive England have thrashed New Zealand by 323 runs in the second Test in Wellington to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series after dominating the hosts almost from start to finish. He praised Harry Brook’s “bravery” in his …

Ben Stokes credits England's dominant style of play for New Zealand series win
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Ben Stokes credits England's dominant style of play for New Zealand series win

India Today  

England captain Ben Stokes has praised his team's aggressive style of play after securing a commanding 323-run victory in Wellington, clinching their first Test series win in New Zealand in 16 years. "To play the more dominant cricket over the days we have played so far," Stokes said when asked how England ended their drought in New Zealand. Stokes highlighted …

England Dismantle New Zealand In 2nd Test; End Day 2 With A Lead Of...
2 weeks, 3 days ago

England Dismantle New Zealand In 2nd Test; End Day 2 With A Lead Of...

ABP News  

NZ Vs ENG, 2nd Test: England stamp their authority on New Zealand in the 2nd Test match, as Day 2 belonged to the Ben Stokes' men right from the word go. At Stumps, Day 2, England hold a massive advantage, as they lead the Kiwis by 533 runs, and carry on from their overnight score of 378/5 in just 76 …

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Atkinson hat-trick, Bethell 98 put England in driver's seat
2 weeks, 3 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Atkinson hat-trick, Bethell 98 put England in driver's seat

India Today  

England continued to assert dominance over New Zealand on Day 2 of the second Test as they finished the day on 378/5 leading New Zealand by 533 runs on Saturday, December 7 at Basin Reserve, Wellington. New Zealand began the day on 86/5 in 26 overs trailing by 194 runs as England continued the momentum from the opening day and …

Ben Stokes questions ICC on over-rate calculations after NZ vs ENG WTC fine
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Ben Stokes questions ICC on over-rate calculations after NZ vs ENG WTC fine

The Hindu  

England captain Ben Stokes has not signed an over rate sheet since the Ashes Test at Lord’s last year as he is waiting to have conversations with the ICC over his concerns around the over rate calculations. Stokes’ comments on the over rate came after both England and New Zealand were fined three points each from their World Test Championship …

NZ vs ENG: England announces unchanged playing XI for second test against New Zealand
2 weeks, 6 days ago

NZ vs ENG: England announces unchanged playing XI for second test against New Zealand

The Hindu  

England announced its squad for the second Test against New Zealand taking place at the Cello Basin Reserve in Wellington from Friday, December 6. Stokes, who pulled up while bowling his fifth over on the final day of the first Test, tossed the ball to Gus Atkinson to finish his stint. England leads the three-match Test series against New Zealand …

Ben Stokes lashes out at ICC after England's WTC points docked
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Ben Stokes lashes out at ICC after England's WTC points docked

India Today  

England captain Ben Stokes lashed out at the ICC after the team faced deductions in the World Test Championship points. Both New Zealand and England were fined 15% of their match fee and three points were docked in the World Test Championship standing. Ben Stokes' Insta story A points deduction has pushed the inaugural WTC champions down from joint fourth …

Ben Stokes waiting for conversations with ICC about over-rate circulations
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Ben Stokes waiting for conversations with ICC about over-rate circulations

India Today  

England captain Ben Stokes has said that he wants to have conversations with the ICC about the over-rate circulations. Stokes also claimed that he has refrained from signing the over-rate sheet since the Lord's Ashes Test last year, as he awaits discussions with the ICC regarding his concerns about how over-rates are calculated. Stokes' stance on the issue resurfaced after …

'Finished the game with...': Ben Stokes takes a dig at ICC after England get slapped with WTC points deduction – India TV
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Finished the game with...': Ben Stokes takes a dig at ICC after England get slapped with WTC points deduction – India TV

India TV News  

England captain Ben Stokes wasn't really happy with the slow over rate penalty handed by the International Cricket Council after the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch. Stokes took a swipe at the ICC as he reckoned that the match ended even before the end of the fourth day's play and still getting fined and penalised for the same …

Ben Stokes provides injury update ahead of second Test against New Zealand
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ben Stokes provides injury update ahead of second Test against New Zealand

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Ben Stokes hails match-winner Brydon Carse as England’s triple threat: ‘He’s got the heart of a lion’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ben Stokes hails match-winner Brydon Carse as England’s triple threat: ‘He’s got the heart of a lion’

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"Our bowlers were relentless throughout": England skipper Stokes reflects on win over NZ in 1st Test
3 weeks, 2 days ago

"Our bowlers were relentless throughout": England skipper Stokes reflects on win over NZ in 1st Test

Hindustan Times  

Christchurch, : Following the win over New Zealand in the Christchurch Test, England skipper Ben Stokes showered praise on his bowling attack and said that his bowlers were "relentless" throughout the game. "Our bowlers were relentless throughout": England skipper Stokes reflects on win over NZ in 1st Test Brydon Carse was named the 'Player of the Match' following his magnificent …

England beats New Zealand by 8 wickets in first Test, takes 1-0 lead
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

England beats New Zealand by 8 wickets in first Test, takes 1-0 lead

The Hindu  

Brydon Carse’s exceptional 6-42 helped England dismiss New Zealand for 254, securing a comfortable eight-wicket victory in the first Test. England chased down the 104-run target with ease, led by debutant Jacob Bethell’s unbeaten 50 off 37 balls and Joe Root’s 23 in his 150th Test. Despite Daryl Mitchell’s valiant 84, New Zealand’s dropped catches and poor fielding proved costly. …

Carse takes first ten wicket haul as England beats New Zealand by 8 wickets in 1st test
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Carse takes first ten wicket haul as England beats New Zealand by 8 wickets in 1st test

New Indian Express  

CHRISTCHURCH: New Zealand battled to delay the inevitable but England eventually eased to an eight wicket win in the first test on Sunday and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Playing in just his third test, Brydon Carse took 6-42 for match figures of 10-196 as New Zealand was bowled out for 252 in its second innings, leaving England …

New Zealand vs England: Bethell, Carse guide visitors to eight-wicket win
3 weeks, 2 days ago

New Zealand vs England: Bethell, Carse guide visitors to eight-wicket win

Al Jazeera  

Debutant batter Bethell’s quick 50 and fast bowler Carse’s six-for help the visitors seal an emphatic win on day four in Christchurch. England have blazed to an eight-wicket victory in the first cricket Test match against New Zealand, knocking off their 104-run target in just 12.4 overs of their second innings. “Our bowlers were relentless throughout.” New Zealand resumed on …

Chris Woakes puts England in total control over New Zealand after Harry Brook’s 171
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Chris Woakes puts England in total control over New Zealand after Harry Brook’s 171

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England put foot down to open first innings lead
3 weeks, 3 days ago

England put foot down to open first innings lead

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1st Test: England in charge after Woakes, Carse run through New Zealand on Day 3
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

1st Test: England in charge after Woakes, Carse run through New Zealand on Day 3

India Today  

England tightened their grip on the first Test against New Zealand, ending Day 3 with a commanding position after Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse dismantled the Black Caps' top order. New Zealand were reeling at 155 for six, holding a slim lead of just four runs at the close of play on Day 3 in Christchurch. New Zealand vs England, …

Harry Brook’s 132 turns the tide for England on Day 2 of the 1st test against New Zealand
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Harry Brook’s 132 turns the tide for England on Day 2 of the 1st test against New Zealand

Associated Press  

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Harry Brook posted his seventh test century and shared a 151-run fifth-wicket partnership with Ollie Pope on Friday which changed the course of the first test between England and New Zealand on its second day. Brook was 132 not out, Ben Stokes 37 was and England was 319-5 at stumps, only 29 runs behind New Zealand …

1st Test: Brook hundred rallies England, New Zealand rue dreadful catching on Day 2
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

1st Test: Brook hundred rallies England, New Zealand rue dreadful catching on Day 2

India Today  

Star batter Harry Brook hit a counter-attacking hundred to rescue England from a precarious position on the second day of the first Test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval. Brook's unbeaten 132 led England to 319 for 5 at stumps, just 29 runs shy of New Zealand's first-innings total of 348. Tom Latham's drop of England captain Ben Stokes at …

NZ vs ENG, 1st Test, Day 2 Highlights: Brook hundred propels England to 319/5 at Stumps; Trails by 29 runs
3 weeks, 4 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 1st Test, Day 2 Highlights: Brook hundred propels England to 319/5 at Stumps; Trails by 29 runs

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights from Day 2 of the 1st Test between New Zealand and England from the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand. HIGHLIGHTS PREVIEW All-rounder Nathan Smith will make his test debut for New Zealand in the series-opener against England two weeks after playing his first internationals in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. New Zealand captain Tom …

England remove New Zealand openers in first morning of series
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England remove New Zealand openers in first morning of series

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Despite Kane Williamson's 93, England dominate Day 1 of 1st Test vs New Zealand
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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, 5 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 …

Ben Stokes breaks silence on IPL 2025 mega auction absence, England captain says ’There’s no hiding..’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Ben Stokes breaks silence on IPL 2025 mega auction absence, England captain says ’There’s no hiding..’

Live Mint  

England Test captain Ben Stokes admitted that he didn't register for the Indian Premier League auction, to prolong his career. In the IPL 2025 mega auction, which concluded on Monday, as many as 182 players found teams at a cost of cumulative ₹639.15 crore. Speaking ahead of the England's Test series against New Zealand, Stokes revealed he wanted to look …

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

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