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  England vs West Indies pitch report, 2nd Test: How will surface at Trent Bridge in Nottingham play?

  Cricket | July 17, 2024 23:59 IST

  ENG vs WI Pitch Report: England recorded a dominant win by an innings and 114 runs in the opening match at Lord's and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series against West Indies. Mark Wood has replaced retired James Anderson in the playing eleven for the second match in Nottingham.

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  Ben Stokes claims incredible double to join Sir Garfield Sobers and Jacques Kallis on elite list

  Cricket | July 12, 2024 9:53 IST

  Ben Stokes has looked good with the ball in hand in the ongoing Lord's Test. However, the southpaw failed to make the most out of his solitary batting stint on day two as he could only manage four off 11 balls before being dismissed by Gudakesh Motie.

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  England Cricket Chair Richard Thompson presents Ben Stokes with special souvenir for remarkable feat

  Cricket | July 12, 2024 8:14 IST

  Ben Stokes achieved a historic double on Thursday (July 11) in the ongoing first Test between England and West Indies at Lord's. The England red-ball skipper became only the third player after Sir Garfield Sobers and Jacques Kallis to claim 200 wickets and score 6000 Test runs.

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  Watch: Ben Stokes in shock as Gudakesh Motie deceives him with a peach, uproots his middle stump

  Cricket | July 12, 2024 6:42 IST

  Ben Stokes on Thursday, July 11 became only the third cricket in Test history to achieve a double of 6,000 runs and 200 wickets in the format. Stokes took a couple of wickets in the West Indies' second innings, however, he would want to forget his day with the bat as his middle stump was uprooted.

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  Ben Stokes looks to build 'strong squad' capable of regaining Ashes down under

  Cricket | July 10, 2024 12:37 IST

  Ben Stokes has led England in 24 Test matches thus far with 14 wins and nine losses to his name. The Three Lions have been a part of a solitary draw under the leadership of Ben Stokes.

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  WATCH | Ben Stokes visits England football team's training camp ahead of Euro 2024

  Football | June 02, 2024 20:51 IST

  Test cricket team captain Ben Stokes missed out on the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024 but encouraged England's football team players with a surprise visit to their training camp in Durham ahead of Euro 2024 on Saturday.

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  WATCH | Ben Stokes rips Somerset's batting order to shreds in Durham's massive win

  Cricket | May 26, 2024 10:22 IST

  Durham are fourth on the County Championship Division one points table with two wins and a solitary loss in seven games. They have accumulated 93 points to their credit. They have played three draws and one of their games ended with no result.

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  Ben Stokes set to return for Durham as County Championship gains momentum

  Cricket | May 15, 2024 12:51 IST

  James Anderson's retirement will create a massive void in England's pace attack. Hence, England's Test captain Ben Stokes needs to regain his all-round credentials at the earliest.

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  'Whatever he decides...': Former England player opens up on Stokes' decision to pull out of T20 WC

  Cricket | April 05, 2024 15:24 IST

  Ben Stokes is struggling with his knee at the moment and despite his surgery, the all-rounder has bowled only once in last 9-10 months. He is aiming to be fit as an all-rounder for England across all formats for the upcoming home summer.

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  England's World Cup winner opts out of T20 World Cup selection

  Cricket | April 02, 2024 14:45 IST

  England are the defending champions having won the T20 World Cup in 2022 and are also the contenders to lift the trophy again later this year in the West Indies and the USA. England are scheduled to play their first game against Scotland on June 4.

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  'Not gonna let last two years waste': Ben Stokes to continue with bazball after 4-1 series loss

  Cricket | March 09, 2024 17:53 IST

  "When you look at the game as a whole, and the series as a whole, there's been really small moments throughout every Test match where we wrestled a bit of momentum back towards us, but we've not just been able to maintain and keep that going," Stokes said.

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  WATCH | Ben Stokes returns to bowling after lengthy hiatus, castles Rohit Sharma with first ball

  Cricket | March 08, 2024 13:32 IST

  Ben Stokes last bowled in international cricket during the Lord's Test in June-July 2023 against Australia in the Ashes. He played as a frontline batter for England during their ODI World Cup defense in October and November.

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  England announce playing XI for fifth Test against India, make one change

  Cricket | March 06, 2024 13:20 IST

  England have already lost the series despite winning the opening Test in Hyderabad. But with WTC points up for grabs, the visitors will be keen on making it 2-3 in the series. Ben Stokes has already opened up about putting up a fight in Dharamsala.

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  'I am happy...': Ben Stokes reacts after England's series loss to India in Ranchi

  Cricket | February 26, 2024 17:11 IST

  England have lost the Test series for the first time under Ben Stokes' captaincy and Brendon McCullum's coaching. However, despite the 3-1 scoreline so far in the series, England have competed really well putting India in trouble most of the time.

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

  Cricket | February 26, 2024 13:55 IST

  England are playing in their seventh Test series since the appointment of Ben Stokes as captain and Brendon McCullum as the head coach of the red-ball team. The Three Lions have won four series during their tenure.

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  IND vs ENG 4th Test Day 4 Highlights: India win Ranchi Test by five wickets, seal series

  Cricket | February 26, 2024 14:18 IST

  If India go on to win the 4th Test in Ranchi, then it will be the first time England would lose a Test series after the appointment of Brendon McCullum as coach and Ben Stokes as captain of the red-ball team.

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  Ashwin, Kuldeep crack 'bazball' as England record lowest run rate under Stokes-McCullum era

  Cricket | February 25, 2024 19:55 IST

  The veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took five wickets and Kuldeep Yadav claimed four for 22 to bowl out England on 145 in the second innings of the fourth Test match in Ranchi to give India complete control on Day 3.

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  IND vs ENG 4th Test day 3 Highlights: India go 40/0 at stumps, need 152 more to win

  Cricket | February 25, 2024 16:50 IST

  India vs England 4th Test Day 3: India gain control of the match after bowling England out for 145 and going 40/0 at stumps on the third day. The Men in Blue need 192 runs to win, out of which they have cut off 40 already.

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  WATCH | Ben Stokes charges into English batters in practice session ahead of 4th Test

  Cricket | February 22, 2024 8:50 IST

  The England captain last delivered a ball in international cricket during the Ashes in 2023. He underwent surgery on his left knee after the conclusion of the ODI World Cup and has been making steady progress since then.

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  Ben Stokes shares first thought on pitch in Ranchi for 4th Test

  Cricket | February 22, 2024 9:42 IST

  England are trailing 2-1 and have to register a win in Ranchi to keep their hopes of securing the five-match Test series alive. The Three Lions were the last side to win a Test series on Indian soil.