Ben Stokes
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Tim Southee, England's bowling consultant, defends Ben Stokes' bowling first decision against India
Cricket | Jun 21, 2025, 01:50 PM ISTEngland's bowling consultant Tim Southee defended Ben Stokes' decision to bowl first against India in the first Test at Headingley. He mentioned the colour of the surface and the moisture to play a part in the decision-making.
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Sai Sudharsan becomes first India batter in 15 years to register duck on Test debut
Cricket | Jun 20, 2025, 07:32 PM ISTSai Sudharsan registered a duck in his Test debut against England at Headingley. The youngster looked uncomfortable during his short stay before Ben Stokes picked up his wicket before lunch on Day 1. Jamie Smith picked up an excellent catch to send the batter packing.
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IND vs ENG 1st Test playing XIs: England opt to bowl first; Sudharsan makes his debut for India
Cricket | Jun 20, 2025, 03:57 PM ISTSai Sudharsan became the 317th Test cricketer for India as the left-hander was handed his debut cap by Cheteshwar Pujara. England skipper Ben Stokes decided to bowl first after winning the toss, suggesting that the wicket will get better to bat on later.
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Ben Stokes reflects on England's preparations on facing Jasprit Bumrah ahead of India series
Cricket | Jun 19, 2025, 03:43 PM ISTEngland Test skipper Ben Stokes took centre stage and talked about how England have been preparing to take on ace India pacer Jasprit Bumrah. He revealed that England do not fear Bumrah ahead of the India series.
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England announce playing XI for first Test against India at Headingley
Cricket | Jun 18, 2025, 07:33 PM ISTEngland have announced their playing XI for the first Test against India at Headingley. The Three Lions have backed three pacers in Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse and Josh Tongue and Shoaib Bashir has been named the lone spinner.
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It's going to be a shame not to play against Virat Kohli in Tests: Ben Stokes
Cricket | Jun 18, 2025, 05:39 PM ISTVirat Kohli retired from Test cricket ahead of the England series, surprising many after a brief return to domestic cricket. England captain Ben Stokes called it a shame, praising Kohli's fierce competitiveness and saying he’ll miss their on-field battles.
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England announce 14-member squad for first Test vs India, key fast bowler ruled out
Cricket | Jun 05, 2025, 03:48 PM ISTEngland have announced their 14-member squad for the first Test of the five-match series against India. The series opener is set to be played from June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. England are coming off an innings win over Zimbabwe in their previous encounter.
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Ben Stokes cautious of not taking Indian team lightly in Test series despite Rohit-Virat retirements
Cricket | May 22, 2025, 04:15 PM ISTTeam India will be without Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the first time in so many years in Tests when they travel to the UK to face England in a five-match series. However, England skipper Ben Stokes is not ready to take the visitors lightly.
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Ben Stokes reveals sending text to Virat Kohli after latter announced Test retirement
Cricket | May 21, 2025, 08:18 PM ISTEngland Test captain Ben Stokes reveals sending a text to Virat Kohli after the latter announced his decision to retire from the longest format earlier in the month. Kohli played 123 Test matches in his career, scoring 9270 runs.
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Ben Stokes describes his relation with alcohol having quit drinking before the 'huge' Test season
Cricket | May 19, 2025, 11:52 PM ISTBen Stokes admitted that he can't remain sober for the rest of his life, but has developed a bit of restraint with respect to alcohol. Stokes also spoke about the psychological effects of alcohol usage as he prepares himself for a huge Test season with India series at home, followed by the Ashes.
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Ben Stokes reflects on life after hamstring surgery, fitness ahead of Zimbabwe Test
Cricket | May 15, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTBen Stokes suffered a hamstring tear during the Test against New Zealand and underwent surgery earlier in the year. It kept the cricketer out of action for five months and is now ready to stage a comeback in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe.
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England announce squad for Zimbabwe Test, young prodigy to miss due to IPL
Cricket | May 04, 2025, 04:04 PM ISTEngland announce a 13-member squad for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, which will be played at Trent Bridge. Mark Wood and Chris Woakes will miss the game, owing to their respective injuries while Jacob Bethell has been dropped for the IPL.
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Ben Stokes among contenders for England ODI captaincy following Jos Buttler's departure
Cricket | Mar 07, 2025, 07:08 AM ISTBen Stokes hung his boots from ODI cricket in 2022, however, he made a return to the format to play in the ODI World Cup 2023. Stokes had kept an option open for a return in the Champions Trophy before his hamstring injury derailed his thoughts.
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Stokes to miss the Hundred to manage workload, Moeen set to retire from English domestic cricket
Cricket | Aug 05, 2025, 10:19 AM ISTThe 2025 edition of the Hundred will not have a few of the big England names including the Test captain Ben Stokes and T20 World Cup winners Alex Hales and Moeen Ali. All eight teams are set to announce their 10 retained players on February 25 ahead of the fifth edition of the Hundred.
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Ben Stokes to undergo surgery, international comeback likely in India Test series at home
Cricket | Dec 24, 2024, 07:19 AM ISTBen Stokes, England's Test skipper, has been ruled out of action for three months after sustaining an injury during the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton. The all-rounder was just getting back to bowling in full tilt but the latest injury is a major setback for him.
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Joe Root returns, no Ben Stokes as England announce squads for Champions Trophy and India tour
Cricket | Dec 22, 2024, 04:11 PM ISTThe veteran cricketer Joe Root last played an ODI game during the 2023 World Cup but has been in sensational form in Tests in 2024. But there is no place for star all-rounder Ben Stokes in England's squad for the Champions Trophy.
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Tim Southee receives guard of honour in farewell Test against England at Seddon Park in Hamilton
Sports | Dec 14, 2024, 11:42 AM ISTTim Southee received a guard of honour on day one of the third Test between New Zealand and England at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Saturday, December 14. The Hamilton Test will be Southee's last appearance in the red-ball format for the Blackcaps.
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India TV Sports Wrap on December 4: Today's top 10 trending news stories
Other Sports | Dec 04, 2024, 10:32 AM ISTSufiyan Muqeem registered the best figures by a Pakistan bowler in T20Is as the visitors took a 2-0 unassailable lead in the three-match series against Zimbabwe while England announced an unchanged playing XI for the second Test. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on December 4.
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'Finished the game with...': Stokes takes dig at ICC after being slapped with slow over-rate penalty
Cricket | Dec 04, 2024, 08:20 AM ISTEngland and New Zealand were handed a three-point deduction each and a 15 per cent match fee fine after both teams were found three overs short of the required over rate during the first Test in Christchurch. However, Ben Stokes wasn't impressed saying that the match ended on Day 4 itself.
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Sloppy New Zealand cede advantage as Harry Brook, Ben Stokes bring England back in Christchurch Test
Cricket | Nov 29, 2024, 11:57 AM ISTNew Zealand's debutant Nathan Smith was highly unfortunate on day two of the Christchurch Test after he produced numerous wicket-taking opportunities but the hosts failed to hold on to them. Smith finished day two with figures of 2/86.