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England’s new era begins in style as Pakistan collapse on Day 1 at Headingley
England's new era started strongly with pacers Robinson and Tongue taking five wickets each. Pakistan collapsed from 117-3 to 171 all out, giving England an advantage. England reached 112-2 by stumps, trailing by just 59 runs. Joe Root captained the side and remained unbeaten at the close of play. This performance marks an encouraging start for the team's future.
India vs Sri Lanka 1st test: Rishabh Pant powers India close to victory in Galle
India moved within sight of victory in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle after bowling Sri Lanka down to 84/4 while chasing 372. Sri Lanka now need a record chase to win, with India requiring only a significant rain interruption to be denied a 1-0 series lead.
Pant-astic! Rishabh Pant just hit a Test milestone no Indian reached before
Rishabh Pant achieved a significant milestone by hitting his 100th Test six. He became the first Indian batter and fourth player globally to reach this mark. Pant reached the landmark in his 51st Test, making him the fastest to do so. This achievement came during India's second innings against Sri Lanka in Galle. India maintained control of the match after building a substantial first-innings lead.
England recall Lawrence, Carse, Pope, Cook for Pakistan tests with Bethell ruled out
Dan Lawrence returns to the England squad for the first test against Pakistan. Jacob Bethell is sidelined from the series due to a knee injury. Jordan Cox will bat at first drop after Bethell's absence. Ollie Pope is back in the team after being dropped during the Ashes. England faces Pakistan in a three-match test series starting August 19.
"His room was open for everyone": Rahane reveals simplicity behind MS Dhoni's leadership
Ajinkya Rahane remembered MS Dhoni's calm and approachable leadership style. Dhoni's room was often open for team gatherings and casual interactions. Rahane also shared his habit of disconnecting from social media during series. This practice helps him maintain focus and mental refreshment. Rahane recently announced his retirement from international cricket.
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Cricket: Back as skipper Joe Root won't 'rip up' England's Bazball blueprint
Root was appointed as skipper following Stokes' shock retirement from international duty during England's Test series defeat to New Zealand in June. The 35-year-old previously captaining England between 2017 and 2022 and took the role on an interim basis when Stokes was dropped for one Test against New Zealand.
Brendon McCullum apologises for England's Test failures after sacking
Sacked England test coach Brendon McCullum apologized for his team's poor results. He admitted failing to deliver the success the side wanted during his tenure. England lost twenty of their forty-nine tests under his leadership. McCullum's departure followed a series defeat and questions about team culture. He will continue coaching England's white-ball teams until twenty twenty-seven.
While the world watched football, cricket made its case
Cricket is proving that upsets are very much on the cards, even amidst the global football frenzy. Ireland's stunning one-run win against T20 champions India and Australia's women triumph in the World Cup quarterfinal highlight the sport's unpredictable nature. Even the traditional Test format, with Ben Stokes' farewell match, delivered gripping drama, proving cricket's enduring appeal to its devoted followers worldwide.
Slot in Sooryavanshi: Indian think-tank needs to take hard calls and look for options
Following two surprising defeats against Ireland, India faces a pressing dilemma: how to integrate generational talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi into their established lineup. Despite public demand, the team management has prioritized process, but recent results necessitate a review. Legendary Sunil Gavaskar strongly advocates for Sooryavanshi's inclusion in the upcoming England series, suggesting dropping out-of-form batsmen to accommodate him.
England captain Ben Stokes retires from international cricket, leaves a legacy for the ages
England's inspirational captain Ben Stokes is retiring from international cricket after a stellar career. Known for his fighting spirit and match-winning performances, Stokes led England to a historic World Cup triumph and spearheaded the "Bazball" revolution. His extraordinary all-round abilities and clutch performances on the biggest stages have cemented his legacy as one of cricket's modern greats.
England docked 12 WTC points for slow over-rate in Oval test against New Zealand
England's World Test Championship final aspirations have taken a hit. A significant slow over-rate in their recent defeat to New Zealand at The Oval resulted in a 12-point deduction and a fine. This penalty has dropped their points percentage considerably, impacting their standing in the championship. Captain Joe Root accepted the sanction, with the team now looking to regroup for the upcoming final Test.
English cricket has quickly found itself in another mess. Ben Stokes is in the middle of it
English cricket faces turmoil as captain Ben Stokes is dropped. He broke a team curfew after a victory. This incident follows a difficult Ashes tour. The team was already under scrutiny for player conduct. Joe Root takes over as interim captain. The situation raises questions about Stokes' future in the game.
Ben Stokes could retire following nightclub incident: Report
England Test captain Ben Stokes faces potential retirement following a nightclub incident. Teammate Gus Atkinson was also involved. The England and Wales Cricket Board is investigating the breach of team protocols. The incident occurred early Monday morning after England's victory. Former player Steve Harmison has defended Stokes. The second Test against New Zealand starts on June 17.
Ben Stokes undergoes surgery after brutal hit on face; Check pics here
England Test captain Ben Stokes has successfully undergone surgery after being struck in the face by a cricket ball. The all-rounder shared updates on social media, showing his swollen face post-operation. This comes after a challenging Ashes tour and amid questions about his captaincy.
England captain Ben Stokes out of India series decider
England captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the fifth Test against India due to a shoulder injury, with Ollie Pope taking over as captain. Stokes starred in the previous match with 141 runs and six wickets. England, leading the series 2-1, also rested Jofra Archer and made multiple squad changes, recalling Jacob Bethell to replace Stokes.
I'm at the back-end of my career: Ben Stokes reveals reason behind not taking part in IPL 2025
England skipper Ben Stokes revealed the main reason behind not taking part in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 and said that he is at the back end of his career.
Ben Stokes' house burgled with wife and kids inside, England captain posts 'appeal for help'
Ben Stokes' house burgled: England Test captain Ben Stokes has revealed that his house was burgled by masked men while his wife and kids were inside earlier this month. Stokes was in tour on Pakistan when the incident but fortunately nobody was harmed in the incident. In a social media post, Ben Stokes has made an appeal for any help in finding these people who carried out this act. He also shared photographs of the stolen items.
Ben Stokes raises questions over inhaler use ahead of crucial ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match
While viral images of Stokes using the inhaler have sparked concerns among fans, there is no official report to confirm any significant health issues for the talented all-rounder. It is also relatively common for some athlete's to use inhalers for a number of respiratory problems, one of which could be exercise-induced asthma.
'Me, me, me': Tim Paine mocks Ben Stokes' World Cup backflip
Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has criticized Ben Stokes, the England skipper's decision to return from retirement for the World Cup, saying it is all about "Me, Me, Me". Stokes had quit the ODI format citing workload and knee injury, and Paine believes Stokes' decision to pick and choose when to play is unfair to his fellow cricketers who have been playing for the past 12 months. The 32-year-old all-rounder looks set to play the World Cup as a specialist batsman only. Despite this, England's national selector, Luke Wright, said Stokes is the one they want for big moments.
World Cup 2023: England announce provisional squad as Ben Stokes returns; Harry Brook and star quick Jofra Archer miss out
The English team must be hoping for some sort of miracle, as Archer could turn the match on its head with his fiery spells. Notably, Archer was England's leading wicket-taker in the previous World Cup, which the home team won after beating New Zealand in a thrilling final.
‘That’s not me!’ Ben Stokes silences critics with fitting comeback to Australian newspaper's taunting 'Crybaby' headline
England's cricket captain, Ben Stokes, has responded to an Australian newspaper's attempt to label him and his team as 'crybabies'. Stokes retorted on Twitter with humor, stating that the image published by the newspaper was definitely not him.
Ben Stokes responds after Australian newspaper mocks him as 'Crybaby' with nappies
England is down 2-0 in the five-match Test series against Australia. England skipper Ben Stokes had said that Australia failed to abide by the spirit of the game after Jonny Bairstow was dismissed in a controversial fashion in the second innings.
CSK all-rounder Ben Stokes to be out for another week, informs Coach Stephen Fleming
CSK coach Stephen Fleming talked about the availability of skipper MS Dhoni and all-rounder Ben Stokes after they both suffered injuries.
Jonny Bairstow's doppelganger spotted in stands during 1st Test; Ben Stokes gives stunning reaction to female fan's placard
During the second Test match between England and New Zealand, skipper Ben Stokes noticed a hilarious banner. Stokes's hilarious reaction to the banner was captured on camera.
Ben Stokes hints coming out of ODI Retirement. Here's why
Ben Stokes recently dropped subtle hints about coming out of retirement to participate in the ODI world cup next year in India.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes announces retirement from ODI cricket
England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Monday announced that he will be retiring from one-day internationals (ODI). Stokes will play his last ODI for England on Tuesday in Durham against South Africa.
India vs England: Batting legend David Gower showers praise on Ben Stokes
England Test captain Ben Stokes received some words of encouragement from the legendary cricketer David Gower, which could help him perform better against India.
Washington Sundar misses ton as India all out for 365, lead England by 160 runs
Axar Patel (43) and Washington shared 106 runs for the eighth wicket as the hosts added 71 runs in the pre-lunch session.
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