Ben Stokes: News
Ben Stokes is widely known as the best all-rounder to wear the colors of Three Lions after the legendary Sir Ian Botham. A left-handed batsman and a right-handed medium pacer, Stokes is known for his explosive batting style and his knack to pick wickets at the right time. After debuting for Durham in first-class cricket in 2010, Stokes played his first international ODI match against Ireland in 2011. His Test debut was against Australia in the 2013-14 Ashes series. His performance in that series was the only salvaging stat for an English team that was whitewashed 5-0. In the 2015-16 Test series against South Africa, Stokes scored the second-fastest (and the fastest-ever for England) double-century in Test history. After being named in the 2017 Champions Trophy's Team of the Tournament, Stokes proved that he is a big-game player in the 2019 ICC World Cup, where he was named the Man of the Match in the final. Currently, the England team's vice-captain, Stokes was named the stand-in captain of England for the limited-overs series against Pakistan in 2021.
Ben Stokes traps Karun Nair for 2nd time (Tests): Stats
Indian batter Karun Nair has once again come under the scanner after failing to convert his start in the third Test against England at Lord's.
Lord's Test, Day 2: India are 145/3 after England's 387
The third Test match between India and England at Lord's, London, saw the visitors get to 145/3 at stumps on Day 2.
Joe Root now owns the most outfield catches in Tests
Joe Root added another feather to his illustrious Test cap, but this time it's in fielding.
Joe Root slams his 37th century in Test cricket: Stats
In the ongoing third Test match at Lord's, Joe Root has recorded a superb century with his first run on Day 2.
Lord's Test: Injuries to key players can hurt England, India
The opening day of the third Test match between England and India at Lord's was marred by injuries to two key players, Ben Stokes and Rishabh Pant.
Lord's Test: England score 251/4 on Day 1 versus India
In a dramatic turn of events, Joe Root's unbeaten 99 has put England in a strong position against India on Day 1 of the third Test at Lord's.
Lord's Test: England elect to bat against India; Bumrah included
England and India are squaring off in the 3rd Test of the five-match series (Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy) at the iconic Lord's in London.
'We have plans': Ben Stokes warns India before Lord's Test
Skipper Shubman Gill's remarkable performance in the 2nd Test, where he scored 269 and 161, led India to a massive 336-run victory over England at Edgbaston.
Ben Stokes: Decoding his all-round stats in Tests at Lord's
England Test team captain Ben Stokes will want his side to bounce back versus India in the ongoing 5-match Test series.
England vs India, Lord's Test: Key player matchups
After two riveting Tests, England and India are set to lock horns at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground.
England vs India, 3rd Test: Who will ace Lord's challenge?
After two thrilling Tests, England and India are set to lock horns at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground.
Will Jofra Archer return for Lord's Test vs India?
England captain Ben Stokes has hinted at the possible return of fast bowler Jofra Archer for the third Test against India.
India claim their first-ever Test win at Edgbaston: Key stats
After losing the opener, India made a remarkable comeback against England in the 2nd Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Yashasvi Jaiswal slams his 4th Test fifty versus England: Stats
Yashasvi Jaiswal missed out on a deserved century on Day 1 of the 2nd England vs India Test match at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Edgbaston Test: England elect to field; India make three changes
England and India are squaring off in the 2nd Test of the five-match series (Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy) at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
How have England fared at Edgbaston in Tests? (Stats)
India and England are gearing up to meet each other in the second Test match of the ongoing five-match series at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The match starts on July 2.
History! Travis Head claims 10th PoTM award in WTC era
Australia's Travis Head has become the first cricketer to win 10 Player of the Match awards in the World Test Championship (WTC).
Ben Stokes averages 27.3 with bat at Edgbaston (Tests): Stats
England recorded a stunning five-wicket win in the first Test of the five-match series against visitors India at Headingley, Leeds.
Presenting highest successful run-chases for England in Test cricket
England defeated India in the 1st Test at Headingley, Leeds, on June 24.
Headingley Test: Shubman Gill rues dropped catches, lower-order failure
Skipper Shubman Gill talked about dropped catches and lower-order failure after India's defeat in the 1st Test against England at Headingley, Leeds.
England vs India: Key takeaways from Headingley Test
England beat India in the 1st Test at Headingley in Leeds on June 24.
England beat India, win their sixth successive Test at Headingley
England beat India in the 1st Test at Headingley in Leeds on June 24.
Ben Stokes accomplishes 1,000 Test runs against India: Key stats
England captain Ben Stokes has raced past 1,000 Test runs against India.
Rishabh Pant sets these records with twin Test centuries
Rishabh Pant has added another feather to his cap by scoring centuries in both innings of the opening Test match against England at Headingley, Leeds.
Headingley Test, India suffer twin batting collapses: Key stats
India's batting prowess was on full display across both innings of the 1st Test against England at Headingley, Leeds.
Headingley Test: Rahul-Pant stand helps India set 371-run target
India made a remarkable comeback against England on Day 4 of the 1st Test at Headingley, Leeds.
Headingley Test, Day 3: England vs India match evenly poised
The 1st Test match between England and India at Headingley is evenly poised at the moment.
Headingley Test, Day 2: England manage 209/3 after India's 471
Day 2 of the first Test match at Headingley between England and India, saw the hosts finish in 209/3 at stumps.
Headingley Test: Ben Stokes, Josh Tongue claim four-fers vs India
India were folded for 471 in the 1st innings shortly after lunch on Day 2 in the first Test against England at Headingley.
Karun Nair dismissed for 4-ball duck on Test return
Indian cricketer Karun Nair made his return to Test cricket after a gap of more than 8 years. He is playing his first match in the format since 2017 during India's first Test against England.
Tim Southee defends England's decision to bowl in Headingley Test
England bowling coach Tim Southee has defended captain Ben Stokes's decision to bowl first after India scored a massive 359/3 on Day 1 of the first Test at Headingley.
Michael Vaughan surprised at Ben Stokes' decision to field first
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has expressed his surprise at Ben Stokes' decision to bowl first in the ongoing Test match against India.
Headingley Test: Jaiswal, Gill tons power India on Day 1
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill's elegant centuries helped India dominate the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds.
Sai Sudharsan joins unwanted list with duck on Test debut
Sai Sudharsan, the young Tamil Nadu batter, has become the first Indian in 14 years to get out for a duck on his Test debut.
1st Test: Sudharsan handed debut as England elect to bowl
The highly-anticipated five-match Test series between hosts England and India is finally underway at the iconic Headingley Stadium in Leeds.
Brydon Carse to open bowling for England in Headingley Test
England has announced a major change in its bowling lineup for the first Test against India at Headingley in Leeds.
England vs India, Test series: Ben Stokes eyes aggressive mindset
Ahead of the first Test against India, England captain Ben Stokes has stressed on the importance of winning.
1st Test: Can Shubman Gill-led India shine at Headingley?
The highly-anticipated five-match Test series between hosts England and India is set to kick off on June 20.
Ben Stokes: Decoding his all-round Test stats at Headingley, Leeds
England and India are set to face each other in a five-match Test series, starting at Headingley, Leeds, on June 20.
England vs India, Headingley Test: Key player matchups
England and India are set to clash in the first of the five-Test series at Headingley, Leeds, starting June 20.
India will miss Virat Kohli in Test cricket: Ben Stokes
England Test captain Ben Stokes has highlighted Virat Kohli's fighting spirit, saying India will miss it in the upcoming five-match Test series in the UK, starting June 20.
All-round Test stats of Ben Stokes on English soil
Following the record-breaking 2025 ICC World Test Championship final, England and India are set to clash in the five-match Test series, starting June 20.
Jasprit Bumrah has dismissed Ben Stokes twice in Tests: Stats
A young Team India is set to take on hosts England in the five-match Test series, starting June 20 at Headingley, Leeds.
Will Ben Stokes return to play 2026 T20 World Cup?
Cricketer-turned commentator Simon Doull has called on England's incumbent Test skipper Ben Stokes to reconsider his decision and play the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
England's XI for Zimbabwe Test features uncapped Sam Cook: Details
Essex seamer Sam Cook is all set to make his Test debut in England's one-off Test against Zimbabwe, starting May 22.
Ben Stokes gives up alcohol to prepare for Test season
Star England all-rounder Ben Stokes has decided to give up alcohol in a bid to stay in peak physical condition for the upcoming series against India and The Ashes.
Ben Stokes vows to return fitter than ever post-surgery
England's Test captain Ben Stokes has vowed to make a strong return for England's Test summer.
Which bowler dismissed Virat Kohli most times in Tests?
Virat Kohli, the stalwart of Indian cricket, recently brought an end to his illustrious Test career.
England announce squad for Zimbabwe Test match: Details here
Essex seamer Sam Cook has received his first-ever England call-up.
Revisiting the 150-plus stands for Rajasthan Royals in IPL
In a stunning exhibition of cricketing brilliance, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi etched a new record for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Harry Brook likely to become England's next T20I captain
In a major development in English cricket, Harry Brook is set to take over the reins as England's T20I captain.
Former Australian pacer Worrall remains unfazed by England call-up speculations
Former Australian cricketer, Dan Worrall, is opting to ignore the incessant speculation of a possible call-up to the England team this Ashes year.
Shoaib Bashir set to join Glamorgan on loan from Somerset
England's Test off-spinner, Shoaib Bashir, will be joining Glamorgan for the start of the County Championship season on a short-term loan from Somerset.
Stokes can be Buttler's successor as England's white-ball captain: Details
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is searching for a new white-ball captain following Jos Buttler's resignation on February 28, 2025.
Will Ben Stokes become England's ODI captain? Rob Key opines
Ben Stokes, the current Test captain of England, is being eyed as a potential replacement for Jos Buttler as the team's 50-over skipper.
Stuart Broad defends 'bazball' training approach amid Alastair Cook's criticism
Former England pacer Stuart Broad has defended the training approach under coach Brendon McCullum and Test captain Ben Stokes.
Ben Stokes could lead England's white-ball team, says Rob Key
England men's cricket managing director Rob Key has hinted that Test skipper Ben Stokes could take over as white-ball captain.
Nasser Hussain blames England's ODI imbalance on Ben Stokes's absence
Former England cricket captain, Nasser Hussain, has blamed the recent defeat of the English team in the ongoing Champions Trophy on the absence of all-rounder Ben Stokes.
England's Ben Stokes undergoes surgery after sustaining hamstring injury
England's Test cricket captain Ben Stokes recently announced that he has undergone surgery for a hamstring injury.
Ryan Rickelton makes these records with 259 versus Pakistan (Tests)
South Africa have completely dominated the Test match against Pakistan, with Ryan Rickelton scoring a brilliant 259-run knock.
Ben Stokes to undergo surgery, ruled out for three months
England Test captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of all cricketing activities for at least three months with a recurring tear in his left hamstring.
Ben Stokes unavailable as England announce squad for Champions Trophy
The England cricket team has announced its squad for the upcoming India tour and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Brendon McCullum faces selection dilemma after Jacob Bethell's impressive debut
England cricket team's head coach, Brendon McCullum, has acknowledged the selection conundrum posed by Jacob Bethell's impressive performance in the recent Test series against New Zealand.
'I ain't holding back' - Injured Ben Stokes remains defiant
England's Test captain Ben Stokes has re-injured his left hamstring during the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton.
Ben Stokes suffers hamstring injury during 3rd Test against NZ
England's cricket captain Ben Stokes has suffered a hamstring injury in the ongoing third Test match against New Zealand.
Hamilton Test: England bowlers bounce back after strong NZ start
England bowlers made a strong comeback on Day 1 of the third and final Test against New Zealand in Hamilton.
Ben Stokes urges England to focus on present, not Ashes
The England cricket team is gearing up for its last overseas Test of the year against New Zealand in Hamilton.
'Good on you': Stokes questions ICC's decision to penalize England
England cricket team captain Ben Stokes has voiced his confusion over the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to penalize his team for slow over-rates.
Christchurch Test: Brook feels his hard hitting bailed him out
England's Harry Brook has credited his aggressive batting style for his phenomenal 171-run innings in the ongoing Test match against New Zealand.
Christchurch Test: Dominant England completely on top of New Zealand
England completely dominated the proceedings on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.
Ben Stokes's 80 powers England against NZ in Christchurch Test
England recorded a mammoth 151-run first-innings lead against New Zealand in the ongoing first Test match in Christchurch.
Here's why England's Ben Stokes skipped IPL 2025 mega auction
England's Test cricket captain Ben Stokes opted out of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25.
England's James Anderson registers for IPL 2025 auction at 42
In a surprising move, 42-year-old English cricket veteran James Anderson has registered for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction for the first time.
Batters with 50-plus sixes in ICC World Test Championship history
Rishabh Pant wrote his name in the history of cricket by becoming the third player to hit 50 sixes in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).
Ben Stokes might skip IPL 2025 mega-auction: Here's why
England's Test captain Ben Stokes is planning to skip the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) mega-auction, as per The Telegraph.
England cricketer Ben Stokes's home burgled with family inside
England cricket team Test captain, Ben Stokes, has revealed that his home in Castle Eden, Northeast England, was burgled on October 17.
England's Jacob Bethell earns maiden Test call-up for NZ tour
Warwickshire's 21-year-old all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been included in England's squad for the upcoming three-Test series against New Zealand.
McCullum acknowledges Stokes' subpar captaincy in Pakistan Test series
England cricket team's head coach, Brendon McCullum, has conceded that Ben Stokes's leadership wasn't up to the mark during their 2-1 Test series defeat to hosts Pakistan.
Shan Masood lauds Pakistan squad for their resilience versus England
Pakistan defeated England in a thrilling Test series to secure their first home win since 2021.