I've particularly enjoyed working alongside the skipper Stokes: Brendon McCullum
2 years, 3 months ago

I've particularly enjoyed working alongside the skipper Stokes: Brendon McCullum

India TV News  

England Test team coach Brendon McCullum has hailed the impact of captain Ben Stokes after they clinched the three-match Test series 2-1 on Monday at the Oval. "It's been an absolute pleasure to work alongside them, and I've particularly enjoyed working alongside the skipper. England finish off SA early morning England beat South Africa by nine wickets in the third Test to secure a 2-1 series win against South Africa. Ben Stokes' side needed just 25 minutes to knock off the 33 runs needed on day five at the Kia Oval and make it six wins in seven under the new captain and head coach Brendon McCullum.

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England Test captain Ben Stokes out for three months due to torn hamstring
2 weeks, 3 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 …

Stokes to miss Champions League but Root back in England squad
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2 weeks, 4 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 …

Ben Stokes ruled out of Champions Trophy as Root returns to England ODI squad
2 weeks, 5 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
Top News
2 weeks, 5 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 face three selection problems in defining year for Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum
3 weeks, 1 day ago

England face three selection problems in defining year for Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum

The Independent  

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

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

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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 …

Stokes-McCullum need series win vs India or Australia: Cook speaks on Bazball
1 month, 1 week 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 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 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, …

Brendon McCullum wants show of support for ‘hurting’ England skipper Ben Stokes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Brendon McCullum wants show of support for ‘hurting’ England skipper Ben Stokes

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes backs England’s batters after crushing series defeat to Pakistan
2 months, 2 weeks 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
2 months, 2 weeks 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 captain Ben Stokes falls to defeat against Brendon McCullum in six-hitting contest ahead of third Test with Pakistan... before jokingly reminding the coach he's previously taken his wicket
2 months, 2 weeks ago

England captain Ben Stokes falls to defeat against Brendon McCullum in six-hitting contest ahead of third Test with Pakistan... before jokingly reminding the coach he's previously taken his wicket

Daily Mail  

England captain Ben Stokes responded to defeat by coach Brendon McCullum in a special six-hitting contest by reminding him that he was still top of the Test sixes list – and had also taken his wicket. Rehan Ahmed won the team’s overall competition, beating Harry Brook in the final as England enjoyed themselves in their last training session of the …

Ben Stokes hopes ‘good vibes’ can propel England to series-deciding win
2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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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
3 months 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 open to extending his white-ball career with England following McCullum appointment
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes open to extending his white-ball career with England following McCullum appointment

Associated Press  

CHESTER-LE-STREET, England — Ben Stokes’ white-ball career might not be over just yet. “If I get the call saying, ‘Do you want to come and play?’ — it’s definitely going to be a ‘yes,’” Stokes, England’s test captain, said in an interview with British broadcaster Sky Sports. England has launched a reboot of its white-ball teams to bring through the …

'If I didn't play another game...': Ben Stokes opens up on his white-ball future for England
4 months ago

'If I didn't play another game...': Ben Stokes opens up on his white-ball future for England

India TV News  

Ben Stokes, the England Test captain, is currently on the sidelines due to a hamstring tear he suffered during the Hundred. With the team already 2-0 ahead in the ongoing Test series against, the red-ball team is more or less taken care of with the focus and spotlight shifting onto the white-ball side since the failed defence of the T20 …

England captain Ben Stokes to miss three-match Test series against Sri Lanka due to hamstring injury; Ollie Pope to lead
4 months, 3 weeks ago

England captain Ben Stokes to miss three-match Test series against Sri Lanka due to hamstring injury; Ollie Pope to lead

Firstpost  

Ben Stokes suffered a hamstring injury during a match of The Hundred for Northern Superchargers over the weekend. Stokes will now miss the upcoming three-match Test series against Sri Lanka. England Test captain Ben Stokes will miss the upcoming three-match Test series against Sri Lanka after he teared his left hamstring during a match of The Hundred last weekend. “As …

England captain Ben Stokes helped off field with possible hamstring injury ahead of Sri Lanka series
4 months, 4 weeks ago

England captain Ben Stokes helped off field with possible hamstring injury ahead of Sri Lanka series

New Indian Express  

MANCHESTER: England captain Ben Stokes had to be helped off the field after suffering an injury while playing for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred domestic cricket competition on Sunday, raising concerns he could miss the upcoming test series against Sri Lanka. Stokes, who had bowled 15 overs in the match, retired hurt on two runs with England teammate Harry Brook …

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, 4 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 …

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

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

ABP News  

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

Ben Stokes belatedly gets presented with special cap for completing 100 Tests
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Ben Stokes belatedly gets presented with special cap for completing 100 Tests

India Today  

England captain Ben Stokes was presented a special silver cap by the England and Wales Cricket Board for completing 100 Tests ahead of the play on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against West Indies. Three games later, Stokes has been finally felicitated by the ECB for his achievement as he got presented a special silver cap. 100 Tests …

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

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

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes convinced England’s white ball teams heading in the right direction
6 months, 1 week ago

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

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Ben Stokes gives England teamtalk as Euro 2024 looms
7 months, 1 week ago

Ben Stokes gives England teamtalk as Euro 2024 looms

The Independent  

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England Test captain Ben Stokes set to make first Durham appearance in two years
7 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes pulls out of T20 World Cup to focus on fitness
9 months, 1 week ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Ben Stokes PULLS OUT of England's T20 World Cup defence to focus on getting fully fit to play Test summer as an all-rounder
9 months, 1 week ago

Ben Stokes PULLS OUT of England's T20 World Cup defence to focus on getting fully fit to play Test summer as an all-rounder

Daily Mail  

Ben Stokes has opted out of defending the Twenty20 World Cup crown he so memorably helped England clinch in Australia 18 months ago. Ben Stokes has pulled out of the T20 World Cup in June in a significant blow to England Stokes helped England to victory in the last T20 World Cup tournament in Australia in 2022 Since then, he …

Ben Stokes bullish about England’s future despite abject defeat: ‘Write us off at your own peril’
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Ben Stokes bullish about England’s future despite abject defeat: ‘Write us off at your own peril’

The Independent  

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Ben Stokes 'man enough' to accept defeat in India Tests: England have been outplayed
10 months 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 spin-bowling coach lauds ‘Freak’ Stokes after wicket on first ball in eight months
10 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Shubman Gill's unforgiving assessment of Ben Stokes' captaincy after triumphing 'desperate' wicket-taking attempts
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Shubman Gill's unforgiving assessment of Ben Stokes' captaincy after triumphing 'desperate' wicket-taking attempts

Hindustan Times  

Shubman Gill played a key role in Team India's brilliant five-wicket win over England on Monday. In a post-match chat, Gill talked about his innings in detail and spoke on batting against a Ben Stokes-led English team, making key notes about how the field setting England employs is different from other teams and captains who travel to play red-ball contests …

Ben Stokes responds to claim England lacked ‘ruthlessness’ to beat India
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes responds to claim England lacked ‘ruthlessness’ to beat India

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum's outstanding Test record as captain-coach duo suffers major dent
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum's outstanding Test record as captain-coach duo suffers major dent

India TV News  

India have put a major blot on the impressive record of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum as the captain and coach duo as England have lost their first-ever series under their tenure as leaders in the red-ball format. England had drawn three Test series and won four after the duo took charge and the five-wicket loss in Ranchi brings an …

India vs England: For Ben Stokes the innovator, it all boils down to this
10 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

England skipper Ben Stokes keen but cautious on returning to bowling in last two Tests vs India
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Ben Stokes: How England’s miracle man ‘changed the game’ to reach 100 Test caps
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes: How England’s miracle man ‘changed the game’ to reach 100 Test caps

The Independent  

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Fastest Lord’s ton and Headingley Ashes heroics – Ben Stokes’ best Test moments
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Fastest Lord’s ton and Headingley Ashes heroics – Ben Stokes’ best Test moments

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India vs England: Michael Atherton explains why Stokes is struggling against Bumrah
11 months ago

India vs England: Michael Atherton explains why Stokes is struggling against Bumrah

Firstpost  

Ben Stokes getting cleaned up by Jasprit Bumrah has become a regular feature in the ongoing India-England Test series. Stokes’ helplessness against Bumrah’s swinging delivery has become the hallmark of his dismissals and the former England captain Michael Atherton feels the current skipper is struggling to pick up the pace of Bumrah. “Picking with the speed of the ball is …

Brendon McCullum hails England captain Ben Stokes’ ’empathetic’ leadership
11 months ago

Brendon McCullum hails England captain Ben Stokes’ ’empathetic’ leadership

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes' comment minutes before start of IND vs ENG 2nd Test proves India's dominance
11 months, 1 week ago

Ben Stokes' comment minutes before start of IND vs ENG 2nd Test proves India's dominance

Hindustan Times  

Last week, England pulled off something which no other team ever did in 91 years of Test match cricket in India. England captain Ben Stokes said it was one of the biggest Test wins of his career. But the England all-rounder knows winning a Test match in India is one thing and maintaining that lead to go on and win …

India vs England: Brendon McCullum hails Tom Hartley, hints at playing four spinners in second Test
11 months, 1 week ago

India vs England: Brendon McCullum hails Tom Hartley, hints at playing four spinners in second Test

Firstpost  

Still buzzing after their remarkable win in the first Test against India, the England head coach Brendon McCullum talked about handing Tom Hartley a debut in the format. Speaking on SENZ Radio, McCullum recalled Hartley’s remarkable debut and said that it was a risk to play him owing to his limited first-class experience. As per McCullum, they are quite open …

STUART BROAD: Ben Stokes is right to keep the build-up short and sweet: England's late arrival in India is all about control
1 year ago

STUART BROAD: Ben Stokes is right to keep the build-up short and sweet: England's late arrival in India is all about control

Daily Mail  

England's decision to have a short build-up in India is all about control The decision to fly to India only three days before the first Test next month is not England minimising preparation — Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, as coach and captain, are controlling it. Ben Stokes is right to keep the build up short and sweet for England's …

Ben Stokes hits back at Steve Harmison for comments on England's lack of preparation for India tour
1 year ago

Ben Stokes hits back at Steve Harmison for comments on England's lack of preparation for India tour

Hindustan Times  

London, December 30 : England all-rounder and Test captain Ben Stokes hit back at compatriot and former pacer Steve Harmison for his criticism of the team's preparation for their tour to India. Harmison, who is also a former team-mate at Durham and a close friend of Stokes, said that arriving in India just three days before the start of the …

Ben Stokes provides update post knee surgery
1 year ago

Ben Stokes provides update post knee surgery

The Hindu  

England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Friday said that his rehabilitation after a knee surgery last month has been going on well and he’s hoping to make further progress in the next two weeks. Stokes underwent a successful surgery on his left knee on November 29 in a bid to stay fit for the Test series in India, beginning January next …

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 …

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