Ben Stokes

Stokes's injury cloud a worry for England in Lord's clash with India

The 34-year-old Stokes's career has been blighted by injuries.

‘You’ve blown it big time’: Gayle slams Mulder for not chasing Lara’s 400

Former West Indies captain Chris Gayle has launched a scathing critique of South Africa’s stand-in skipper Wiaan Mulder for opting not to chase Brian Lara’s iconic 400 not out in Test cricket, after declaring, with Mulder himself unbeaten on 367 against Zimbabwe earlier this week.

‘Really exciting’: Stokes welcomes Archer’s return for Lord’s Test

"Really exciting. I think it's great for English fans but also for Jof," England captain Ben Stokes.

England second-best to India, got toss wrong, says McCullum

England were second-best in all departments in a heavy test loss to India at Edgbaston after they misread the pitch and made the wrong decision at the toss, coach Brendon McCullum said after his team lost by 336 runs on Sunday.

Beating England without Bumrah 'not impossible' for India captain Gill

India captain Shubman Gill is adamant his side can still achieve a series-levelling win against England even if Jasprit Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, is left out of the side that plays at Edgbaston.

Bumrah shines but Brook brings England almost level with India

Harry Brook fell for 99 on his home ground and the brilliant Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets on Sunday to leave the first Test between England and India at Headingley finely poised.

Bumrah aiming for three Tests out of five against England

India strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah expects to feature in only three matches of the five-Test series against England as he manages his workload following a back injury.

'One more place to go': Stokes eyes No.1 Test ranking

Following a recent ICC rankings update, England surged two places to second, leapfrogging both South Africa and India.

Morgan backs Stokes, Brook as England’s white-ball captain

Morgan has named current Test captain and star all-rounder, Ben Stokes and batting sensation Harry Brook as his frontrunners for the role.

July 11, 2025
July 11, 2025

Stokes's injury cloud a worry for England in Lord's clash with India

The 34-year-old Stokes's career has been blighted by injuries.

July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025

‘You’ve blown it big time’: Gayle slams Mulder for not chasing Lara’s 400

Former West Indies captain Chris Gayle has launched a scathing critique of South Africa’s stand-in skipper Wiaan Mulder for opting not to chase Brian Lara’s iconic 400 not out in Test cricket, after declaring, with Mulder himself unbeaten on 367 against Zimbabwe earlier this week.

July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025

‘Really exciting’: Stokes welcomes Archer’s return for Lord’s Test

"Really exciting. I think it's great for English fans but also for Jof," England captain Ben Stokes.

July 7, 2025
July 7, 2025

England second-best to India, got toss wrong, says McCullum

England were second-best in all departments in a heavy test loss to India at Edgbaston after they misread the pitch and made the wrong decision at the toss, coach Brendon McCullum said after his team lost by 336 runs on Sunday.

July 1, 2025
July 1, 2025

Beating England without Bumrah 'not impossible' for India captain Gill

India captain Shubman Gill is adamant his side can still achieve a series-levelling win against England even if Jasprit Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, is left out of the side that plays at Edgbaston.

June 22, 2025
June 22, 2025

Bumrah shines but Brook brings England almost level with India

Harry Brook fell for 99 on his home ground and the brilliant Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets on Sunday to leave the first Test between England and India at Headingley finely poised.

June 19, 2025
June 19, 2025

Bumrah aiming for three Tests out of five against England

India strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah expects to feature in only three matches of the five-Test series against England as he manages his workload following a back injury.

May 22, 2025
May 22, 2025

'One more place to go': Stokes eyes No.1 Test ranking

Following a recent ICC rankings update, England surged two places to second, leapfrogging both South Africa and India.

March 29, 2025
March 29, 2025

Morgan backs Stokes, Brook as England’s white-ball captain

Morgan has named current Test captain and star all-rounder, Ben Stokes and batting sensation Harry Brook as his frontrunners for the role.

March 28, 2025
March 28, 2025

Root rules out England white-ball captaincy, shifts focus to India series and Ashes

With Jos Buttler stepping down from the role after a disappointing Champions Trophy campaign, the search is on for England's new white-ball captain. While several names are in contention, Joe Root - the most experienced member of the squad - has ruled himself out for the role.