Ben Stokes opens up on battle with nerves BEFORE his stunning 135 not out against Australia in Ashes
5 years, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes opens up on battle with nerves BEFORE his stunning 135 not out against Australia in Ashes

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England hero Ben Stokes has opened up on the moments leading up to his remarkable match-winning innings against Australia at Headingley, claiming he has 'never ever felt that nervous'. England were in a very treacherous position when Jack Leach replaced Stuart Broad at the crease, needing 73 runs with just one wicket remaining to ensure Australia didn't retain the urn. Ben Stokes has relived his stunning match-winning 135 not out against Australia at Headingley But ahead of the eagerly-anticipated start of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Stokes has admitted his nerves were worse when he was watching from the changing room before heading out to bat on the evening of the third day. Stokes celebrates hitting the winning runs to level the Ashes series against old foes Australia A special slow-motion video later emerged of Stokes and England supporters celebrating the triumphant runs while Australia show their dejection in the field.

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England captain Ben Stokes calls himself 'bionic man' after hamstring surgery
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4 days, 12 hours ago

England captain Ben Stokes calls himself 'bionic man' after hamstring surgery

India Today  

England Test captain Ben Stokes has humorously referred to himself as the "Bionic Man" following his latest surgery to repair a torn hamstring. Stokes suffered the injury to his left hamstring during England's final match of 2024 in New Zealand, necessitating surgery and a three-month recovery period. Despite suffering the injury, Stokes admitted that he won't be holding back and …

Ben Stokes makes England vow after devastating injury setback confirmed
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Ben Stokes makes England vow after devastating injury setback confirmed

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Ben Stokes can’t play any form of cricket for 3 months, will miss England’s tour to India, CT 2025; here’s why
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Ben Stokes can’t play any form of cricket for 3 months, will miss England’s tour to India, CT 2025; here’s why

Live Mint  

Two days after the England and Wales Cricket Board excluded former skipper and all-rounder Ben Stokes from the upcoming India tour and the Champions Trophy 2025, new reports suggest Stokes has been ruled out of all cricket for at least three months. Ben Stokes's absence from the upcoming England tour to India and the Champions Trophy is a major setback, …

‘F*** some shit up’: Ben Stokes promises ‘more blood and sweat’ after getting pushed away from cricket for three months
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

‘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 …

Ben Stokes to undergo surgery, international comeback likely in India Test series at home
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Ben Stokes to undergo surgery, international comeback likely in India Test series at home

India TV News  

England's Test skipper Ben Stokes has been ruled out action for the next three months at least. After further assessments, the England Cricket Board has confirmed that he has torn his left hamstring and will undergo surgery for the same next month. However, Stokes' major international comeback could be against India during the home summer when the two teams are …

England Test captain Ben Stokes out for three months due to torn hamstring
2 weeks, 4 days ago

England Test captain Ben Stokes out for three months due to torn hamstring

India Today  

England Test captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of all cricket for at least three months after suffering a recurrence of a torn left hamstring during the third Test against New Zealand last month. Despite a partial recovery, the injury resurfaced in the third Test of England’s 2-1 series victory over New Zealand. His heavy workload in New Zealand …

England captain Ben Stokes out for at least three months with torn hamstring
2 weeks, 4 days ago

England captain Ben Stokes out for at least three months with torn hamstring

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Stokes to miss Champions League but Root back in England squad
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2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Joe Root back in England ODI squad after a year away but Ben Stokes misses out
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Joe Root back in England ODI squad after a year away but Ben Stokes misses out

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Ben Stokes ruled out of Champions Trophy as Root returns to England ODI squad
2 weeks, 6 days 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 weeks, 6 days 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 weeks, 4 days 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 weeks, 4 days 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 weeks, 4 days 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 weeks, 4 days 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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3 weeks, 4 days 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
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

England may look to manage Ben Stokes’ bowling after latest injury blow
3 weeks, 4 days 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 weeks, 5 days 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 weeks, 5 days 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 weeks, 5 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 …

NZ vs ENG: Ben Stokes faces fresh injury concern after limping off the field
3 weeks, 5 days 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, …

England players give New Zealand's Tim Southee guard of honour in farewell Test
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4 weeks 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
4 weeks, 1 day 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
4 weeks, 1 day 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
4 weeks, 1 day 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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1 month ago

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

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Ben Stokes credits England's dominant style of play for New Zealand series win
1 month 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: Atkinson hat-trick, Bethell 98 put England in driver's seat
1 month 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 …

Cricket-NZ Latham backs Stokes on over-rates ahead of second test
1 month 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 focused on winning as England return to scene of Wellington thriller
1 month ago

Ben Stokes focused on winning as England return to scene of Wellington thriller

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Ben Stokes questions ICC on over-rate calculations after NZ vs ENG WTC fine
1 month 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
1 month, 1 week ago

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

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Ben Stokes lashes out at ICC after England's WTC points docked
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1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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’
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 remove New Zealand openers in first morning of series
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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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1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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 opted out of IPL bidding to prolong international cricket career with England
1 month, 2 weeks 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..’
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Ben Stokes joins cricket world in marking 10th anniversary of Phil Hughes’ death
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes joins cricket world in marking 10th anniversary of Phil Hughes’ death

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Ben Stokes likely to sit out the IPL to prioritise England’s Test team
2 months, 1 week 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, …

Ben Stokes' Heart-Shattering House Burglary: A Tale of Loss and Resilience
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2 months, 1 week ago

Ben Stokes' Heart-Shattering House Burglary: A Tale of Loss and Resilience

Hindustan Times  

Ben Stokes, captain of the England cricket team, has revealed that a group of masked men burgled his house while he was playing the 2nd Test against Pakistan in Multan earlier this month. Thankfully, no one was harmed, but Stokes has posted an 'appeal for help' to the public and cops, hoping to retrieve some of the items he holds …

No wonder Ben Stokes cut such a distracted figure in Pakistan after his house was burgled while his family was at home, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
2 months, 1 week ago

No wonder Ben Stokes cut such a distracted figure in Pakistan after his house was burgled while his family was at home, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH

Daily Mail  

No wonder Ben Stokes cut such a distracted figure during last week’s third Test in Pakistan. Usually razor-sharp in the field, Stokes was chasing the Test as Salman Agha and the Pakistan lower order turned a losing position into a series win in the space of 24 hours. Ben Stokes revealed on Wednesday that his family home had been burgled …

What's bugging Ben Stokes? The England captain is distracted in the field, moody with the media and anonymous with bat and ball, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What's bugging Ben Stokes? The England captain is distracted in the field, moody with the media and anonymous with bat and ball, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH

Daily Mail  

The questions swirled in Rawalpindi as England tried to make sense of their series defeat by Pakistan — and many of them concerned Ben Stokes. The questions swirled in Rawalpindi as England tried to make sense of their series defeat by Pakistan — and many of them concerned Ben Stokes Why had he allowed things to drift as Saud Shakeel …

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