Ben Stokes
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England level India's WTC record with first-ever Test win in Australia since 2011
Cricket | Dec 27, 2025, 11:54 AM ISTEngland won the fourth Ashes Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in just two days to end their winning drought down under after almost 15 years. This is their first-ever Test win in Australia since 2011 but they have already lost the Ashes.
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'This tour has been humbling': Michael Vaughan slams Ben Stokes after Australia retain the Ashes
Cricket | Dec 22, 2025, 03:02 PM ISTFormer England cricketer Michael Vaughan took centre stage and slammed Ben Stokes and his side for their performance against Australia in the ongoing Ashes 2025-26 series, losing the series within three matches.
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England skipper Ben Stokes left in despair after his side loses Ashes series within 11 days
Cricket | Dec 21, 2025, 03:45 PM ISTEngland skipper Ben Stokes took centre stage and talked about his side's loss in the third Test of the ongoing Ashes 2025-26 series. Despite missing out on the urn, Stokes opined that they have much to play for ahead of the next two matches.
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Alyssa Healy slams Harry Brook, England team after Australia crushed Ben Stokes' side at Gabba
Cricket | Dec 10, 2025, 11:30 PM ISTAustralia women's captain Alyssa Healy launched a scathing attack on Harry Brook, who made 98 runs in two Ashes Tests so far. She expects the England international to live up to his potential and not throw wicket as he did in the second Test at the Gabba.
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'Australia isn't a place for weak men': Stokes makes honest assessment after England's Gabba defeat
Cricket | Dec 08, 2025, 12:44 AM ISTAustralia handed England a second pasting in a row to go 2-0 ahead in the five-match Ashes series. England had their moments but when the visitors really needed to seize it, they failed and Australia proved to be too good with bat, ball and in the field.
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Australia - 2, England - 0 loading? Ben Stokes' team once again left rattled in ongoing Ashes
Cricket | Dec 06, 2025, 05:32 PM ISTEngland were once again rattled on Day 3 of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. They were poor in both the bowling and batting departments as Australia would now eye to extend their series lead to 2-0. England trail by 43 runs as they are reduced to 134/6 after Day 3.
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Ben Stokes enters England's exclusive Test list, despite team's mediocre outing on Day 2 vs AUS
Cricket | Dec 05, 2025, 05:48 PM ISTSenior all-rounder Ben Stokes surpassed Alec Bedser to become England's 10th leading wicket-taker in Test cricket history. He claimed two on Day 2 of the second Test against Australia at Gabba, to enter the exclusive club, which also features James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Ian Botham.
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Mark Wood lasts only one game before getting injured again, set to miss 2nd Ashes Test in Brisbane
Cricket | Nov 29, 2025, 04:31 PM ISTMark Wood made his comeback for England in Perth after almost 9 months, only to be injured again. He has suffered a reaction to his long-running knee problem and is set to miss the second Test at the Gabba in Brisbane, which will be played with the pink ball under the lights.
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'Call us rubbish, not sure of arrogant' - Ben Stokes ahead of second pink-ball Ashes Test in Gabba
Cricket | Nov 29, 2025, 11:39 AM ISTBen Stokes defended England after heavy criticism followed their two-day Ashes defeat in Perth. He rejected claims the team was “arrogant” and urged focus ahead of the pink-ball Test at The Gabba, where England must overcome a 39-year drought to level the series.
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'Shellshocked': Ben Stokes opens up after England lose Ashes opener in Perth
Cricket | Nov 23, 2025, 07:08 AM ISTEngland skipper Ben Stokes recently came forward and talked about his side's performance after England went on to lose the first Test of the ongoing Ashes 2025-26, due to a magnificent ton by Travis Head on day 2.
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Brydon Carse credits Ben Stokes as England overpowers Australia on Day 1 of Perth Test
Cricket | Nov 21, 2025, 05:56 PM ISTBen 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 | Nov 21, 2025, 04:48 PM ISTBen 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 | Nov 20, 2025, 01:26 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 19, 2025, 06:46 PM ISTIndia 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 | Nov 19, 2025, 05:07 PM ISTEngland 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 | Nov 11, 2025, 11:03 PM ISTEngland 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 | Nov 04, 2025, 07:59 PM ISTBen 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 | Nov 05, 2025, 07:46 AM ISTFormer 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 | Nov 05, 2025, 07:47 AM ISTThe 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 | Oct 06, 2025, 11:46 AM ISTRaindra 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.