Tag: Ben Stokes
England has named their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy; world no. 1 Test batter Joe Root returns while big names like Ben Stokes miss out
England’s master batter Joe Root has been recalled to feature in the white-ball tour of the Indian subcontinent as well as the ICC Champions Trophy, which will succeed the series in Pakistan. The new white-ball coach, Brendon McCullum, is looking for a very new team that is different from the team that produced a humiliating exit from the...
ENG vs NZ: Ben Stokes lashes out at ICC after they were docked WTC points due to slow over-rate against New Zealand
ENG vs NZ: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has again implemented strict punishments on the England cricket team and the New Zealand cricket team after slow over rates in the recent Test match in Christchurch. There have been financial fines, and also points have been deducted from both teams in the WTC points table. England registered a thumping victory against...
ENG vs NZ: World Test Championship contender penalized with points deduction
ENG vs NZ: With the final contenders who are yet to stand a chance for qualification into the WTC final eagerly looking forward to their forthcoming games, a big blow scatters the WTC table. The final is scheduled to be played in June 2025 at Lords in England. Amidst the final battle, New Zealand and England are sanctioned for...
ENG vs NZ: Phillips sends back Pope with a stunning grab; Brook and Stokes take England to a firm total at Stumps on Day 2
ENG vs NZ: England is on their final tour to New Zealand, as the team will be playing a 2-match test series against the Blackcaps, who are in the quest for a WTC final appearance. New Zealand keyman Glenn Phillips, who batted well with a half-century in the Kiwi innings, next stunned all with his breathtaking grab in...
“Prioritising games and when I do play”, Ben Stokes reveals why he skipped the IPL 2025 Mega Auction
England’s Test captain, Ben Stokes, did not register for the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, which took place in Riyadh on November 24 and 25. The England captain might go on to miss IPL 2026 and 2027 as well because it was compulsory for all the players to register for the Mega Auction. However, Stokes does not give much importance...
ENG vs NZ: England have announced their final Test squad that travels to New Zealand for the final red-ball series in WTC 2023-25
ENG vs NZ: England suffered a huge blow after repeated losses against Pakistan in the series, which concluded recently, and the hosts ended their winless streak. The English, who are conclusively ruled out of contention for the WTC final for the third time, despite them being the team with the most red-ball appearances in the game, would look...
ENG vs PAK: Babar’s replacement Kamran Ghulam scores a ton on debut and hands a respectable stance to the home team on Day 1
ENG vs PAK: The England tour of Pakistan marked the Englishmen’s quest for a handy getaway in the WTC, though their chances to qualify for the finals have been immensely reduced. Pakistan debutant Kamran Ghulam flared up the second test with a debut hundred. On the other hand, the hosts look to revive their humiliating series sweep against Bangladesh,...
England vs Pakistan: Ben Stokes returns to England’s test side while Pakistan make daring changes to their side ahead of the Second Multan Test
England vs Pakistan: England is the highest test-playing nation in the history of the game, as they play an average of nearly 20 test matches in a single WTC cycle. They are currently on their tour to the Asian country before they mark their second home series with the Kiwis since they completed one last month against the Sri...
ENG vs PAK: Brydon Carse to debut for England as Pope to take over captaincy from Ben Stokes for another red ball match after the Sri Lanka home series
ENG vs PAK: England will take on Pakistan, as both teams now have very few chances to make it into the WTC final, Pakistan are in the quest for their first home test win since they have now been winless at home for over 1200 days now. England on the other hand has registered the maximum number of wins...
ENG vs PAK: England have announced their squad for the 3-match red-ball series in Pakistan
ENG vs PAK: England are as always going through a hectic test schedule, of which they just won a series against the West Indies and then recently against Sri Lanka. Though the English men faced some upset due to their loss in the 3rd test, which could not help them with their series sweep. However, the series had many...
