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  Brydon Carse credits Ben Stokes as England overpowers Australia on Day 1 of Perth Test

  Cricket | November 21, 2025 17:56 IST

  Ben Stokes led a fierce England fightback on day one of the Ashes, taking 5 for 45 after the visitors were bowled out for 172. Brydon Carse praised Stokes’ leadership as England reduced Australia to 123 for 9 in a dramatic, high-intensity opening day.

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  Ben Stokes becomes third cricketer in Ashes history to create major milestone

  Cricket | November 21, 2025 16:48 IST

  Ben Stokes starred in the Ashes opener with a vital five-wicket haul after England were dismissed for 172. His spell put Australia on the back foot and made him only the third Ashes captain to score a century and take a five-for. He scored a century in Leeds in 2022.

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  Ashes 2025-26: England aim to end 15-year drought in Perth Test against injury-hit Australia

  Cricket | November 20, 2025 13:26 IST

  The much-awaited Ashes series is set to get underway on Friday, November 21, at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Injuries have hit Australia with Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, while England have all fit players which gives them a chance to end a 15-year drought down under.

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  What can Australia learn from Team India to beat England in Ashes?

  Cricket | November 19, 2025 18:46 IST

  India levelled the five-match series against England 2-2 earlier this year, away from home, despite not having the likes of Kohli, Rohit and Ashwin, who retired. Australia are also missing key players at least in the first Test. What can they learn from Team India to beat England in the Ashes?

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  Ben Stokes calls upcoming Ashes as 'biggest series of our lives'

  Cricket | November 19, 2025 17:07 IST

  England captain Ben Stokes says the upcoming Ashes is the “biggest series” of their lives, urging his team to embrace the challenge in Australia as they aim to reclaim the urn after years of heavy defeats and a decade-long drought.

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  Marcus Trescothick backs 'Bazball' to thrive in Australian conditions ahead of Ashes

  Cricket | November 11, 2025 23:03 IST

  England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick believes Australia’s fast, bouncy pitches will suit the team’s aggressive ‘Bazball’ style under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum as they prepare for the 2025–26 Ashes, starting November 21 in Perth.

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  ECB announces central contracts; Stokes, Bethell pen two-year deal, Bairstow, Leach not offered

  Cricket | November 04, 2025 19:59 IST

  Ben Stokes has penned a two-year central contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board, hinting at his intent to play the 2027 Ashes despite the recent injuries. Stokes has been showing commitment to Test cricket as he is playing only the red-ball format.

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  'They need a trophy': Michael Vaughan backs Ben Stokes to lead England to an Ashes series win

  Cricket | November 05, 2025 7:46 IST

  Former England skipper Michael Caughan took centre stage and talked about England's chances in the upcoming edition of the Ashes 2025-26, backing Ben Stokes and co. to go all the way and clinch the series.

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  David Warner takes 'moral victory' dig at England's Bazball, predicts Ashes scoreline

  Cricket | November 05, 2025 7:47 IST

  The mind games off the field have begun with more than a month to go for the Ashes. Former Australia opener David Warner has taken a jibe at England's Bazball approach, stating that they only play for moral victories while Australia play to win the Ashes.

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  Ravindra Jadeja joins Root, Brook, Stokes; behind Travis Head in legendary Test list

  Cricket | October 06, 2025 11:46 IST

  Raindra Jadeja holds the record for the most Player of the Match awards for India in Test cricket this decade. When it comes to international cricket, he stands joint-second with Joe Root, Harry Brook and Ben Stokes, among others. Travis Head tops the list.

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  Will Jacks praises Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum after surprise Ashes recall

  Cricket | September 24, 2025 18:58 IST

  Will Jacks has earned a surprise recall to England’s Test squad for the 2026 Ashes in Australia. The all-rounder praised Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum for their empowering leadership and is ready to play any role the team needs in the high-stakes series.

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  Will Ben Stokes lead England in first Test against Australia amid shoulder injury concerns?

  Cricket | September 23, 2025 21:47 IST

  England captain Ben Stokes is currently recovering from a shoulder injury that he suffered during the fourth Test against India in Manchester. Even though he is on course to regain full fitness, it's unclear whether the all-rounder will recover on time before the first Test vs Australia.

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  Exclusive: Monty Panesar warns England may rely on part-time spinners amid spin depth concerns

  Cricket | September 05, 2025 20:39 IST

  Monty Panesar warns England may rely on part-time spinners due to a lack of red-ball opportunities. He shares Ashes insights, backs Joe Root for a century in Australia, and urges careful management of Ben Stokes' bowling workload to avoid injury.

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  Shubman Gill among star-studded nominees for ICC Player of the Month Award for July

  Cricket | August 07, 2025 13:42 IST

  Indian Test captain Shubman Gill was one of three men's nominees for the ICC Player of the Month. Gill was India's Player of the Series, aggregating 754 runs across five Test matches against England and played a key role in the visitors levelling the series 2-2.

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  Ben Stokes joins Northern Superchargers as mentor for The Hundred 2025 campaign

  Cricket | August 07, 2025 11:11 IST

  England's test skipper Ben Stokes recently revealed that he would be taking the role of a mentor for Northern Superchargers for The Hundred 2025 campaign. Stokes will be joining Andrew Flintoff's staff in the side for the ongoing campaign.

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  'It wasn't India's problem' - Sachin Tendulkar slams England over handshake row in Manchester

  Cricket | August 06, 2025 19:24 IST

  On Day 5 of the 4th Test, India declined an early draw as Jadeja and Sundar neared centuries, frustrating Ben Stokes. Sachin Tendulkar backed India, calling it a smart tactic to tire England’s bowlers. Stokes missed the 5th Test, which India won by 6 runs.

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  Brendon McCullum labels India-England series the best he's experienced

  Cricket | August 05, 2025 17:13 IST

  Brendon McCullum hailed the 2-2 India-England Test series as the best he's experienced, praising its intensity and quality. He lauded Siraj’s efforts, confirmed Ben Stokes’ likely Ashes return, and expressed concern over Chris Woakes’ shoulder injury.

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  Stokes reiterates his stance against substitutes despite Woakes' shoulder injury in Oval Test

  Cricket | August 05, 2025 14:15 IST

  Chris Woakes was in excruciating pain while walking out to bat and running between the wickets with his left arm in a sling as he bravely came to bat to help England win the fifth Test against India at the Oval. Woakes' injury sparked the 'substitute' debate once again.

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  IND vs ENG Test series equals 96-year-old record as runs galore in second innings at Oval

  Cricket | August 04, 2025 11:54 IST

  A lot of runs have been scored in the ongoing Test series between India and England. The hosts are on the cusp of chasing down a target of over 370 runs for the second time in this series. In the process, the Test series has equalled a 96-year-old record. Here are the details:

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  How has Ollie Pope, set to lead England against India in 5th Test, performed as captain?

  Cricket | July 30, 2025 16:30 IST

  Ollie Pope has been named England's captain for the fifth and final Test against India, with Ben Stokes being ruled out of the clash due to a shoulder injury. Ollie Pope has led England in four Tests already. Here's how he has fared as captain in the format for England: