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November 20, 2025 11:07 AM

Ashes triumph in Australia would be Stokes’s crowning achievement

For a player who has pushed England to unprecedented heights, Ben Stokes will strap the team to his back once again and hope to carry the nation to its cricketing Everest: reclaiming the Ashes on Australian soil. The flame-haired all-rounder has delivered repeatedly on the game's biggest stages, securing white-ball World Cups with career-defining knocks. But leading England to Ashes triumph over the next seven weeks would leave few in doubt about the 34-year-old's place among England's all-tim...

September 9, 2025 11:56 AM

Ashes hopes brighten for England as Stokes and Wood make return

England test captain Ben Stokes has resumed training and fast bowler Mark Wood is in line to return to action next week in a major boost to England's preparations for the Ashes series in Australia later this year. Stokes missed the fifth and final test against India at the Oval having hurt his shoulder in the previous match at Old Trafford in July. Durham head coach Ryan Campbell said the 34-year-old had started batting in the nets and that he had no doubts about the all-rounder's availability...

July 28, 2025 12:29 AM

ENG vs IND: Jadeja, Washington pull off epic rescue act as India draw Manchester Test, keep series alive

India pulled off a remarkable escape to force a draw in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford on Sunday, riding on a spirited batting display led by Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar. Facing a daunting 311-run deficit and reduced to 0/2 early in their second innings, India responded with defiance, batting through more than five sessions for the loss of just two additional wickets. They finished the final day on 425/4, denying England a series-clinching win. Skipper...

July 24, 2025 11:57 PM

4th Test: England roar back after Pant’s brave 54, Stokes bags five

England wrested control of the fourth Test at Old Trafford as Ben Duckett (94) and Zak Crawley (84) powered a strong reply after captain Ben Stokes picked up his first five-wicket haul in eight years to bowl out India for 358. At stumps on Day 2, England were 225/2 in just 46 overs, trailing by 133 runs with Joe Root (11*) and Ollie Pope (20*) at the crease. Earlier, Stokes returned figures of 5/72 — his first five-for since 2016 — to lead England’s fightback with the ball. The highlight...

July 23, 2025 9:27 AM

ENG vs IND, 4th Test: India look to level series amid injury crisis as Old Trafford Test beckons

India will step onto the field at Old Trafford on Wednesday with the odds stacked heavily against them — trailing 2–1 in the series, grappling with a spate of injuries, and confronting a venue where victory has eluded them in the past. After a narrow 22-run defeat at Lord’s, the visitors now face a must-win situation to keep the five-match series alive. England, meanwhile, look to ride their momentum and seal the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with a match to spare. Injury woes for India Ind...

July 11, 2025 2:54 PM

ENG vs IND, 3rd Test: Pope has his “fingers crossed” as Stokes battles injury at Lord’s

England captain Ben Stokes was seen limping with a possible groin injury during Day 1 of the third Test at Lord’s on Thursday, raising concerns ahead of a crucial phase in the series against India. Vice-captain Ollie Pope said he had his “fingers crossed” that Stokes would recover in time, with the series locked at 1-1. “Fingers crossed he can pull something magical off and come back strong. We’ve got a big Test over the next four days, and two more after this, so it’s important to...

July 10, 2025 3:19 PM

Lord’s Test: Archer, Bumrah return as England opt to bat first against India

England won the toss and will bat first in the third test against India at Lord's on Thursday under sunny skies at the home of cricket and conditions that should favour the batsmen. India's crushing 336-run victory in the second test at Edgbaston levelled the series at 1-1 after England won the first match at Headingley by five wickets. England recalled fast bowler Jofra Archer for his first test appearance in more than four years in place of Josh Tongue. India brought back paceman Jasprit Bu...