Ben 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.
The 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.
Tim 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.
Sufiyan 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.
England 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.
New 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.
England Test captain Ben Stokes opted against registering for the IPL auction this time around. He took this step despite the BCCI's new rule that the players skipper mega auction will not be allowed to register for mini auction in the next edition. Stokes has revealed the reason for the same
Both Joe Root and Ben Stokes have not played for England in ODI cricket since the 2023 World Cup in India. It was a disastrous campaign with England finishing at 7th place winning only three out of nine matches. Will the duo play Champions Trophy? Butter has responded the burning question
The IPL mega auction will take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and 1574 players have registered for the event. England Test skipper Ben Stokes is not among them as he wants to focus on India series and Ashes. But why will he not be allowed to play IPL 2026? Know here
James Anderson, who retired from Test cricket a few months ago, has registered his name for the IPL 2025 mega auctions. Meanwhile, star all-rounder Ben Stokes is not part of the list of 1574 players who have registered for the bidding war.
Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes have signed two-year contracts with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Former captain Joe Root is also among the seven players who have signed a two-year central contract.
It's the IPL retention day and some of the biggest names in Indian cricket might be entering the auction including the likes of Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant while Danni Wyatt-Hodge has joined RCB ahead of WPL 2025 on a trade. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on October 31.
England Test captain Ben Stokes made a public appeal on social media to get the robbers found as his house was robbed on October 17 when he was in Pakistan. Stokes mentioned that quite a lot of valuables including jewellery and personal items were taken away.
Ollie Pope's form has become a huge concern for England, especially away from home. His meagre returns in Pakistan have forced the former cricketers and experts in England to come up with suggestions for a new number three in Tests for England.
The first Test between Bangladesh and South Africa is currently in progress in Dhaka. Mehidy Hasan Miraz has kept them alive in the Test match with a fighting half-century in the second innings. He has also created a special WTC record with it. Here are the details...
The third and final Test between Pakistan and England is scheduled to commence on October 24 in Rawalpindi. The visitors have announced the playing XI for the clash and made two changes even as the series is currently locked at 1-1.
England skipper Ben Stokes put up a fight in chase of an improbable 297-run target against Pakistan in the second Test match in Multan. Stokes fell for 37 and his dismissal came in a pretty comical way as his bat flew away to mid-wicket while he got stumped out.
Pakistan levelled the three-match Test series against England 1-1 with a huge victory by 152 runs in the second match as they finally got over the line in Test matches after almost 15 months. England collapsed to 144 all-out in the second innings as Sajid Khan and Noman Ali spun web.
Pakistan vs England Highlights: Pakistan will be up against England in the second Test in Multan starting Tuesday, October 15 with an aim to level the series. England handed a shocker to Pakistan in the opener, opening up a can of worms for the hosts and would want to seal the series.
England have announced their playing XI for the second Test against Pakistan starting tomorrow (October 15). The visitors are leading the series 1-0 after their famous win by an innings in the previous game in Multan. Captain Ben Stokes has returned to the XI after recovering from injury.
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