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Former England pacer Stuart Broad has backed talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes' decision to opt out of this year's T20 World Cup due to fitness reasons

Jofra Archer a concern but Ben Stokes has taken right call to miss T20 World Cup, says Stuart Broad

April 5, 2024, 04:23 PM - 2 min read

Former England pacer Stuart Broad has backed talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes' decision to opt out of this year's T20 World Cup due to fitness reasons.

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'Ben Stokes is a freak': Jeetan Patel

March 8, 2024, 08:09 PM - 2 min read

"He's (Stokes) a freak. It was almost written in the stars that he was going to bowl a jaffa first up and get Rohit Sharma out who was on 100. We all know how we can round our attack out, especially in conditions like these where you've usually got two spinners, two-seamers, and then you want your third in Stokesy."

India's Shubman Gill and Kuldeep Yadav during a practice session ahead of the fifth Test cricket match between India and England, in Dharamshala on Wednesday.

India to press for 4-1, England too fancy themselves at 'home' in game of milestones

March 6, 2024, 03:06 PM - 2 min read

India maintained their envious record at home by sealing the series in Ranchi and now, they will be looking for another favourable result to extend their lead in World Test Championships standings.

We didn't have a chance in hell of competing with India: Stokes

February 27, 2024, 02:08 PM - 2 min read

India registered a five-wicket win in the fourth and penultimate Test to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series against England, who suffered their first Test series defeat under the leadership of captain Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum.

Stokes said going in with two pacers is the best option for England, forcing them to include the tall Ollie Robinson in the playing XI, even though the Ranchi track is likely to assist the spinners.

I think it's maybe, maybe not: Stokes on availability as bowler

February 22, 2024, 04:12 PM - 2 min read

Due to issues with his knee, Stokes has been playing only as a batter since the second Ashes Test last June. However, he was seen bowling extensively at the nets on the eve of the fourth Test.

Ben Stokes to pull up his socks as an all-rounder against India

February 20, 2024, 01:01 PM - 2 min read

Ahead of the Rajkot Test, Stokes had said he “pinky promised” his physiotherapist he won’t be bowling in the ongoing series.

English Batsman Ben stokes practicing ahead of the test match in Rajkot

Stokes' 100th Test: 'Milestones are what they are, enjoy theatre of playing against India'

February 14, 2024, 04:41 PM - 2 min read

Stokes will become the 16th England player to appear in 100 Tests when he will lead the side out in the third Test against India here on Thursday. In the pre-match press conference, the dashing big-hitter tried his best to downplay the hype around his achievement.

Ben Stokes' 100th test : He changed the game of cricket in 'many respects', says Pope

February 13, 2024, 05:45 PM - 2 min read

Stokes, who has carved a niche for himself by playing some of the most outstanding knocks in the history of the sport in high-pressure situations, has also produced a fine example of himself as a leader by inventing a new approach to Test cricket known as 'Bazball'.

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England opt to bat against India in first Test ; Kuldeep out, Axar in

January 25, 2024, 10:57 AM - 2 min read

The match is the opening test in a long awaited five-match series between the two nations.

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Kumble expects India's triumph over England in test series amidst “inexperienced” bowling concerns

January 24, 2024, 08:44 PM - 2 min read

Kumble emphasised the inexperience in England's bowling lineup, especially with young spinners like Hartley and Ahmed facing the daunting task of building pressure on India's formidable batting lineup.