Ben Stokes

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.

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.

England considering Test skipper Stokes for white-ball captaincy

England cricket supremo Rob Key said on Thursday "it would be stupid" to rule Test captain Ben Stokes out of consideration for the role of skipper of the struggling white-ball team.

Stokes to miss three months with torn hamstring

The 33-year-old all-rounder had already been ruled out of next year's Champions Trophy one-day international tournament in Pakistan and the preceding white-ball tour of India.

Stokes out of England's Champions Trophy squad

Key batter Joe Root, who preceded Stokes as Test captain, returns to the ODI side for the first time since the 2023 World Cup in India.

Ben Stokes limps off in fresh injury scare

England captain Ben Stokes hobbled off injured as New Zealand powered 478 runs ahead in the third Test Monday on the back of an unbeaten Kane Williamson century.

Stokes fit as England name unchanged team for 2nd New Zealand Test

The visitors won the first Test in Christchurch by eight wickets inside four days and have stuck with the same XI for the next clash starting on Friday.

Stokes, Buttler sign two-year England deals

Stokes has committed to England until at least 2026, covering the Ashes series in Australia, which starts late next year, while Buttler has agreed fresh terms, extending his contract by 12 months.

Pakistan spin duo just too good: Stokes

The hosts sealed a nine-wicket win in the third Test in Rawalpindi with Noman taking 6-42 and Sajid 4-69 in the second innings as England were bowled out for just 112.

November 2, 2016
November 2, 2016

This was not a Test England lost, but one which Bangladesh won

Tigers have not been given their due for the magnificent manner in which they beat England in a Test match. With a little luck, they could have claimed the series 2-0, and fixed, at least temporarily, the tone of condescension that accompanies them in world cricket.

November 2, 2016
November 2, 2016

Bangladesh win has to be the best possible news for Test cricket

England's defeat by Bangladesh has come as a shock to the system for cricket.

November 1, 2016
November 1, 2016

Let the salute remain a mystery

“I don't know. Let some things remain a secret,” chuckled Shakib Al Hasan when asked why he celebrated Ben Stokes's wicket with a salute. That is all he said and then paused for the next question of the interview.

November 1, 2016
November 1, 2016

'This is the beginning of something very big'

Implementing new strategies has been a trademark of Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha's tenure in since his arrival in

October 31, 2016
October 31, 2016

Shakib thanks England and Stokes

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and England counterpart Ben Stokes, the two most competitive players on either side, salute each other on twitter after the end of the epic Test series between the sides.

October 31, 2016
October 31, 2016

Stokes fined 15 per cent of match fee

England all-rounder Ben Stokes was fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second

October 30, 2016
October 30, 2016

Sloppy England let Bangladesh slip away

Careless, callous and clumsy when under the pump…the lackadaisical performance from England allowed Bangladesh to extend their lead and pull away from the visitors in the second and final Test match of the series at Dhaka.

October 30, 2016
October 30, 2016

Why Bangladesh deserve to win 2nd Test vs England?

Following a close but heart-breaking 22-run loss in the opening Test against visitors England, at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong, hosts Bangladesh are on a mission to take revenge on the touring English team.

October 27, 2016
October 27, 2016

Will Tigers continue their resurgence at Dhaka?

After winning the thrilling first Test in Chittagong by 22 runs earlier this week, England will be eager to extend its 100 percent record against Bangladesh when the teams face off again in Dhaka on Friday (October 28) for the second and final Test.

October 25, 2016
October 25, 2016

Bangladesh expose England shortcomings

This tour of Bangladesh has been seen by many as a glorified warm-up before the main event of England’s winter begins. Yet this emerging nation showed they are a side who should be feared in home conditions after giving Alastair Cook’s side an almighty scare in the closest Test finish since England beat Australia by 12 runs in the opening match of the 2013 Ashes series at Trent Bridge.