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

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

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, 3 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, 3 days ago

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

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Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep
3 weeks, 6 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
3 weeks, 6 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
4 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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

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

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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 …

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 ago

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

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes opted out of IPL bidding to prolong international cricket career with England
1 month, 1 week 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 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, 1 week ago

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

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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

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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 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
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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

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England deploy four spinners and one specialist fast bowler for third Test against Pakistan
2 months, 2 weeks ago

England deploy four spinners and one specialist fast bowler for third Test against Pakistan

The Telegraph  

One look at the Rawalpindi square indicates the rationale behind England’s selection of three spinners and only one specialist seamer. Pakistan played a leg-spinner last week, who bowled three or four overs, but you’d rather have it and not need it than need it if not have it.” Analysis: Rehan recall a huge gamble with series on the line This …

Pecking order not important to Jack Leach as he enjoys England return
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pecking order not important to Jack Leach as he enjoys England return

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Ben Stokes reveals making apology to England teammates: ‘I’ve very annoyed with myself’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes reveals how Pakistan decision made his return to England 'easier' as captain admits he can only play as an all-rounder for second Test
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes reveals how Pakistan decision made his return to England 'easier' as captain admits he can only play as an all-rounder for second Test

Daily Mail  

Ben Stokes had admitted his only way back into England’s team was as an all-rounder – and said Pakistan’s decision to play Tuesday’s second Test on the pitch used for the first eased his inclusion. Had groundsman Tony Hemming produced a flat pitch to rival the one on which England raced to 823 for seven last week, Stokes’s route into …

England hopeful Ben Stokes will be able to return from injury in second Test while Pakistan drop former captain Babar Azam
2 months, 3 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 …

Ollie Pope salutes Yorkshiremen Joe Root and Harry Brook in England's 'special' innings-and-47-run win over Pakistan - and reveals Ben Stokes' chances of playing in the second Test
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Ollie Pope salutes Yorkshiremen Joe Root and Harry Brook in England's 'special' innings-and-47-run win over Pakistan - and reveals Ben Stokes' chances of playing in the second Test

Daily Mail  

Hosts are first team to lose by an innings after scoring 500 or more in the first Jack Leach took four wickets for 30 runs in the Pakistan second innings in Multan Ollie Pope hailed one of England's greatest victories after they completed a remarkable innings-and-47-run win over Pakistan on the final morning of the first Test. Jack Leach took …

‘England captain in the making’ Harry Brook taking tips from Ben Stokes
4 months, 1 week ago

‘England captain in the making’ Harry Brook taking tips from Ben Stokes

The Independent  

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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 …

England captain Ben Stokes hopes packed international schedule is ‘addressed’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

England captain Ben Stokes hopes packed international schedule is ‘addressed’

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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 wants Jimmy Anderson to become England's new fast-bowling coach ahead of next year's Ashes - after nation's greatest seamer bowed out at Lord's with win over West Indies
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Ben Stokes wants Jimmy Anderson to become England's new fast-bowling coach ahead of next year's Ashes - after nation's greatest seamer bowed out at Lord's with win over West Indies

Daily Mail  

Ben Stokes wants Jimmy Anderson to travel to Australia next year as England seek to turn their greatest seamer into their new fast-bowling coach. Anderson will remain in the dressing-room for the rest of the summer after he marked his final Test, an innings victory over West Indies at Lord’s, with four more wickets to finish with a total of …

Ben Stokes looks to build 'strong squad' capable of regaining Ashes down under
5 months, 4 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
6 months ago

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

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Ben Stokes: England are changing so we can win back Ashes
6 months 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
6 months 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 interview: Moving on from James Anderson and ‘world’s best keeper’ is right for Ashes
6 months ago

Ben Stokes interview: Moving on from James Anderson and ‘world’s best keeper’ is right for Ashes

The Telegraph  

“When it comes to selection stuff, me and Baz came up with a consistent way of delivering a message. It is one of those things as an England team you would love players you have picked to play in that role for their counties but also understanding that counties have their own ways of operating that they feel is best …

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

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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 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
9 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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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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 prioritise height in team selection for fourth Test against India
10 months, 2 weeks ago

England prioritise height in team selection for fourth Test against India

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The problem with Ben Stokes’s demand to end umpire’s call
10 months, 2 weeks ago

The problem with Ben Stokes’s demand to end umpire’s call

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England skipper Ben Stokes keen but cautious on returning to bowling in last two Tests vs India
10 months, 2 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 …

What our experts would change about cricket’s review system
10 months, 3 weeks ago

What our experts would change about cricket’s review system

The Telegraph  

England coach Brendon McCullum has backed his captain Ben Stokes’s plea for “umpire’s call” to be scrapped from the Decision Review System’s adjudication on LBW. Match referee Jeff Crowe sought out Stokes and McCullum after they were drubbed in the third Test at Rajkot, because of confusion over Zak Crawley’s leg-before dismissal by Jasprit Bumrah. “I don’t really understand the …

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