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.

October 25, 2016
October 25, 2016

Babu's pitch-perfect tune

There were three great actors in the classic Test that ended in Chittagong's Zahur Ahmed Stadium yesterday -- winners

October 24, 2016
October 24, 2016

World reacts to thrilling first Test between Bangladesh and England

Reactions from the cricketing fraternity as England beat Bangladesh by 22 runs to win the first Test at Chittagong.

October 24, 2016
October 24, 2016

Wasn’t possible for Sabbir to score all 33 runs alone

There was immense drama throughout the Test and it continued right until the final day. The last two wickets were reviewed as well; the first by England, and the second by Bangladesh. It was a sign as to just how crucial a role the Decision Review System played in this Test.

October 24, 2016
October 24, 2016

Bangladesh fall short by 22 runs, England lead series 1-0

England win the first Test against Bangladesh by 22 runs and go one up in the two-match series. The second Test will be played at Dhaka on October 28.

October 19, 2016
October 19, 2016

Bangladesh v England 1st Test: Hosts look to avenge ODI series defeat

Having lost out on a closely contested ODI series against England, Bangladesh will look to avenge their defeat when both teams clash in first Test of the two match series on Thursday at Chittagong.

October 17, 2016
October 17, 2016

Tanveer takes four in warm-up draw

England’s final dress rehearsal for the first Test against Bangladesh on Thursday ended with a draw in the second two-day tour match against BCB XI as Tanveer Haider picked up four wickets.

October 13, 2016
October 13, 2016

Bangladesh v England: Statistical highlights of ODI series

Check out the interesting statistical highlights of the action-packed 3-match ODI series between Bangladesh and England, which was the first bilateral ODI series loss for Tigers at home after six consecutive ODI series win since November 2014.

October 13, 2016
October 13, 2016

Stokes aiming for the summit after series win

Ben Stokes says England want to be the best in the world after a hugely satisfying 2-1 series triumph in Bangladesh.

October 12, 2016
October 12, 2016

Cool England clinch series

A disciplined batting performance from England leads them to a four-wicket win over Bangladesh that gives them the ODI series 2-1

October 10, 2016
October 10, 2016

Bangladesh Cricket: Buttler boiling, Tamim bumping

During the second ODI of the 3-match series between Bangladesh and England on October 9, there were moments that compelled some cricketers to regret their behaviour on the field.