Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep
3 months, 2 weeks 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 an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series with convincing wins in Christchurch and Wellington, England begin their 17th and final test of the year at Seddon Oval on Friday. "I maybe spoke a little too much about the Ashes and put too much onus on that series considering how much cricket we have to play," he told reporters at the team hotel in Hamilton. "We've played some good cricket and found some extraordinarily talented players who've shown they're capable of delivering big performances on the biggest stage, which is playing for your country," he added.

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England considering Ben Stokes for white ball captaincy
3 weeks ago

England considering Ben Stokes for white ball captaincy

The Hindu  

England's Test captain Ben Stokes is being considered as a potential replacement for Jos Buttler as the limited-overs skipper with ECB’s director of men’s cricket, Rob Key emphasising that it would be "stupid" not to explore the option, given his leadership qualities and the need to revive England’s struggling white-ball setup. "He's an unbelievably good tactician, which we've seen in …

5 key talking points as England prepare to face Australia in Champions Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

5 key talking points as England prepare to face Australia in Champions Trophy

The Independent  

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England admit need for early wickets after another tough day in Ashes
1 month, 4 weeks ago

England admit need for early wickets after another tough day in Ashes

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Ashleigh Gardner all-round show helps Australia thrash England in ODI series opener
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ashleigh Gardner all-round show helps Australia thrash England in ODI series opener

India Today  

Australia surged to an emphatic four-wicket victory against England in the opening ODI of the 2025 Women’s Ashes at North Sydney Oval, thanks to a game-defining performance by Ashleigh Gardner. The dynamic all-rounder claimed three vital wickets and capped off her day with an unbeaten 42, ensuring Australia chased down England’s 204-run target comfortably. Early breakthroughs from Kim Garth set …

Kate Cross hoping 2023 successes can embolden England ahead of the Ashes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kate Cross hoping 2023 successes can embolden England ahead of the Ashes

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Michael Atherton pinpoints where England can expose ‘vulnerable’ Australia in Ashes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Michael Atherton pinpoints where England can expose ‘vulnerable’ Australia in Ashes

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

England slump to 423-run defeat in final Test against New Zealand
3 months, 1 week ago

England slump to 423-run defeat in final Test against New Zealand

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NZ vs ENG: England captain Stokes not blaming injury on extra bowling load
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3 months, 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
3 months, 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
3 months, 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 may look to manage Ben Stokes’ bowling after latest injury blow
3 months, 1 week ago

England may look to manage Ben Stokes’ bowling after latest injury blow

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Ben Stokes hit by fresh injury blow as England toil in third Test
3 months, 1 week ago

Ben Stokes hit by fresh injury blow as England toil in third Test

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Injury scare for Ben Stokes adds to England’s woes in third Test
3 months, 1 week ago

Injury scare for Ben Stokes adds to England’s woes in third Test

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NZ vs ENG: Ben Stokes injury plagues England as New Zealand sniff consolation win
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 1 week 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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3 months, 1 week 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 …

Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Ben Stokes eager to keep Ashes thoughts at bay as England prepare to end 2024
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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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3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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England thump New Zealand by 323 runs to win second Test; take series
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Latham seconds Stokes on over-rate penalty issue ahead of second test
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Latham seconds Stokes on over-rate penalty issue ahead of second test

The Hindu  

New Zealand captain Tom Latham echoed his counterpart Ben Stokes and suggested that the rules and penalties concerning over-rate in Tests need to be reevaluated. “It’s certainly a challenge to get through those 15 overs an hour if the ball’s flying to the boundary a little bit more than usual,” Latham said on Thursday on the eve of the second …

Cricket-NZ Latham backs Stokes on over-rates ahead of second test
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Ben Stokes questions ICC on over-rate calculations after NZ vs ENG WTC fine
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Ben Stokes seeking answers from the ICC after latest over-rate sanctions
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes seeking answers from the ICC after latest over-rate sanctions

The Independent  

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'Finished the game with...': Ben Stokes takes a dig at ICC after England get slapped with WTC points deduction – India TV
3 months, 3 weeks 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 Hails THIS Debutant After England's Emphatic Win Vs New Zealand In 1st Test
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes Hails THIS Debutant After England's Emphatic Win Vs New Zealand In 1st Test

ABP News  

Ben Stokes Reaction On England Win: England have thrashed New Zealand in the 1st Test match by 8 wickets, and lead the three-match series 1-0, as the visitors were too good for the hosts in Christchurch. Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony, skipper Ben Stokes reflected on his side's emphatic win, as England have strengthened their position in the World …

New Zealand vs England: Bethell, Carse guide visitors to eight-wicket win
3 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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

Stokes-McCullum need series win vs India or Australia: Cook speaks on Bazball
4 months ago

Stokes-McCullum need series win vs India or Australia: Cook speaks on Bazball

India Today  

Former England captain Alastair Cook believes that Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum need a marquee Test series win against India or Australia to call the Bazball period successful. NZ vs ENG, 1st Test, Day 1: Highlights Cook said that he was not in complete agreement with the method that England play Test cricket with but agreed that Stokes and McCullum …

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

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

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes insists he has 'the best top-six players in England' despite being skittled for 112 on day three in Pakistan defeat in the lowest score of the Bazball era
5 months ago

Ben Stokes insists he has 'the best top-six players in England' despite being skittled for 112 on day three in Pakistan defeat in the lowest score of the Bazball era

Daily Mail  

Ben Stokes admitted England hadn’t been good enough to deny Pakistan a series-clinching victory in the third Test, but insisted his team still contained ‘the best top-six batsmen’ in the country. England captain Ben Stokes had few complaints about losing the test series to Pakistan 2-1 But Ollie Pope was one player who struggled against Pakistan and rarely looked set …

England must address their issues with mopping up the tail - lower order runs are costing them and Ben Stokes needs help from those around him, writes NASSER HUSSAIN
5 months ago

England must address their issues with mopping up the tail - lower order runs are costing them and Ben Stokes needs help from those around him, writes NASSER HUSSAIN

Daily Mail  

They have conceded more runs for last three wickets than any side under Stokes England reduced Pakistan to 177 for seven but then allowed them to reach 344 Mopping up the tail has become a problem for England and is something they must address. In fact, England have on average conceded more runs for the last three wickets than any …

Former Australia bowler Jason Gillespie believes England can 'ruffle a few feathers' in next winter's Ashes Down Under as Pakistan coach says underdog tag will work in their favour
5 months ago

Former Australia bowler Jason Gillespie believes England can 'ruffle a few feathers' in next winter's Ashes Down Under as Pakistan coach says underdog tag will work in their favour

Daily Mail  

Former Australian quick Jason Gillespie believes England can ‘ruffle a few feathers’ in next winter’s Ashes – and has warned his compatriots to guard against complacency as they seek to extend their ownership of the urn into a seventh year. Gillespie, who has been head coach of Pakistan’s Test team since April, insisted England had a ‘mountain to climb’ in …

Stokes Warns of Spin Battle in Pakistan-England Showdown
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5 months ago

Stokes Warns of Spin Battle in Pakistan-England Showdown

The Hindu  

England captain Ben Stokes believes the series-deciding third Test against Pakistan will boil down to a spin battle on a Rawalpindi pitch likely to favour slow bowlers. Pakistan has used industrial fans and heaters to dry the pitch, hoping to replicate its spin-led success in Multan which ended a drought of home wins stretching back to 2021.

Ben Stokes hopes ‘good vibes’ can propel England to series-deciding win
5 months ago

Ben Stokes hopes ‘good vibes’ can propel England to series-deciding win

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Ben Stokes reveals making apology to England teammates: ‘I’ve very annoyed with myself’
5 months, 1 week ago

Ben Stokes reveals making apology to England teammates: ‘I’ve very annoyed with myself’

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England hopeful Ben Stokes will be able to return from injury in second Test while Pakistan drop former captain Babar Azam
5 months, 2 weeks ago

England hopeful Ben Stokes will be able to return from injury in second Test while Pakistan drop former captain Babar Azam

Daily Mail  

England will go into Tuesday's second Test against Pakistan hopeful Ben Stokes can make his return from injury – and intrigued by the decision to play the game on the same surface which last week produced their historic win. England are hopeful Ben Stokes will able to make his return from injury against Pakistan Pakistan have made the decision to …

England suffer EMBARRASSING defeat by Sri Lanka by eight wickets thanks to Pathum Nissanka's unbeaten century - as hosts' 100% summer record ends
6 months, 2 weeks ago

England suffer EMBARRASSING defeat by Sri Lanka by eight wickets thanks to Pathum Nissanka's unbeaten century - as hosts' 100% summer record ends

Daily Mail  

As Pathum Nissanka cut Shoaib Bashir for four to put the seal on a brilliant century and a stirring Sri Lankan win, it was hard to avoid the thought that England’s Test summer might be remembered, above all, for the one that got away. England succumbed to a hugely embarrassing defeat against Sri Lanka at The Oval as the visitors …

England captain Ben Stokes a major doubt for Sri Lanka Test series after suffering a serious-looking hamstring injury playing in the Hundred
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Ben Stokes looks to build 'strong squad' capable of regaining Ashes down under
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes looks to build 'strong squad' capable of regaining Ashes down under

India TV News  

England's red-ball captain Ben Stokes has made his intentions clear that he wants to build a "strong enough squad" that could "not just compete with Australia" but beat them in the 2025-26 Ashes down under. The flamboyant allrounder wants England's Test squad to take every step in the right direction and be battle-hardened to win back the biggest silverware in …

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

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

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England captain Ben Stokes says ruthless selection calls made with Ashes in mind
8 months, 2 weeks ago

England captain Ben Stokes says ruthless selection calls made with Ashes in mind

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Ben Stokes: England are changing so we can win back Ashes
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes: England are changing so we can win back Ashes

The Telegraph  

A bullish Stokes acknowledged that an Ashes focus represents a pivot to his strategy. “I want us to be able to take a squad out there that I know is going to go at Australia,” said Stokes. I want this team to progress over the 18 months, so I’m focusing on that because I want us to go out to …

'Below-average' England won't be remembered: Tim Paine slams Ben Stokes' remarks
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Below-average' England won't be remembered: Tim Paine slams Ben Stokes' remarks

India Today  

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine has come down heavily on the England Test captain Ben Stokes for his comments from the Ashes 2023 documentary. Tim Paine found Ben Stokes's statement to be bizarre and out of the place as the series ended 2-2 and Australia managed to retain the urn. The England team under the leadership of Ben Stokes …

Ben Stokes hits back at Australian media, claiming England live ‘rent free’ in Australia’s heads
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes hits back at Australian media, claiming England live ‘rent free’ in Australia’s heads

The Telegraph  

Ben Stokes has hit back at Australian media for deriding an evangelical team talk he gave during last summer’s Ashes, saying that his England team live “rent free” in their heads. This week the England and Wales Cricket Board released a three-part behind-the-scenes documentary called Our Take: The Ashes 2023, which follows Australia presenting their side of the story in …

Ben Stokes convinced England’s white ball teams heading in the right direction
9 months ago

Ben Stokes convinced England’s white ball teams heading in the right direction

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