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Ashes 2021-22: Ricky Ponting slams Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler's performance, says THIS

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting feels Ben Stokes is not the 'fearful stokes' in this Ashes series, also slams Joe Root and Jos Buttler for their performances.

Dec 27, 2021, 16:18 PM IST

Ashes, 3rd Test, Day 1: Australia on top after bowling England out for 185 in 1st innings

Leading 2-0 after thumping wins in Brisbane and Adelaide, holders Australia need only a draw in Melbourne to retain the urn.

Dec 26, 2021, 14:08 PM IST

Ashes 2021-22: England batters have to be braver for Boxing Day Test, says Shane Watson

Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson is disappointed by England's performance in the Ashes so far.

Dec 23, 2021, 14:10 PM IST

Watch: Steve Smith’s stunning review sends back Ben Stokes on Day 5 of 2nd Ashes Test

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon appealed for a leg-before decision against Ben Stokes which umpire Paul Wilson negated. But Steve Smith called for DRS against the decision and the review produced three ‘reds’. 

Dec 20, 2021, 10:53 AM IST

Ashes 2021-22: England all-rounder Ben Stokes suffers knee injury during first Test

Talking about the team`s preparations, Lewis said that the team will `dust` themselves, and will be all set to perform on Day 3 of the Ashes.

Dec 09, 2021, 19:30 PM IST

Ashes 2021: Australia’s Travis Head scores 85-ball century and then hit on chin by Mark Wood beamer, Watch

England paceman Mark Wood immediately went up to Head to apologise to centurion Travis Head for the beamer, which was bowled at over 136kmph.

Dec 09, 2021, 12:58 PM IST

Watch: ‘Lucky’ David Warner falls for 94 immediately after tea on Day 2

Ollie Robinson, who was the pick of the England bowlers on Day 2, was immediately on a hat-trick as Australia all-rounder Cameron Green shouldered arms off the first ball he faced to be bowled for a first-ball duck. 

Dec 09, 2021, 10:53 AM IST

Ben Stokes ‘no-balls’: Ashes equipment malfunction sparks BIG controversy at Gabba

TV pictures showed his previous three deliveries at Brisbane’s Gabba ground would also have been no-balls but the all-rounder Ben Stokes was unable to correct his run-up as they had not been called. 

Dec 09, 2021, 10:20 AM IST

Ashes 2021: Marnus Labuschagne fifty powers Australia against ‘unlucky’ England on Day 2

Spinner Jack Leach was introduced and David Warner blasted two sixes over his head in an over. Marnus Labuschagne cut Chris Woakes to the fence to bring up his 11th Test 50 in his 19th Test.

Dec 09, 2021, 08:21 AM IST

Ashes 2021: Ben Stokes ‘no-ball’ gives life to David Warner, umpire fails to check all-rounder’s overstepping, Watch

Why fans on social media are irate is because the umpire failed to call at least four ‘no-balls’ bowled by Ben Stokes in the same over before this wicket-ball to David Warner.

Dec 09, 2021, 06:48 AM IST

Watch: Pat Cummins pick up first wicket as Australia Test captain, sends back Ben Stokes

Pat Cummins squared up Stokes with a delivery from around the wicket, which he only managed to edge to Marnus Labuschagne in the slips for 5 off 21 balls as England slipped to 29/4.

Dec 08, 2021, 07:45 AM IST

Ashes 2021: Joe Root falls for duck, England reeling at 11/3 after batting first at Gabba

England opener Rory Burns was dismissed off the first ball of the Test, Mitchell Starc hitting the base of his leg-stump with a searing yorker. 

Dec 08, 2021, 06:23 AM IST

Ashes 2021: England all-rounder Ben Stokes pens emotional note for late father ahead of first Test

Last year, on December 8 Stokes' father Ged Stokes passed away after a year-long battle with brain cancer at the age of 65. Ben Stokes penned an emotional note for his late father on the eve of the first Test of Ashes 2021.

Dec 07, 2021, 21:30 PM IST

Ashes 2021: Ben Stokes looking good for the first Test, says Joe Root

England captain Joe Root left a little doubt on whether Ben Stokes will play the first Test or not. All-rounder Stokes is coming back from a break he took in July to focus on his mental health. 

Dec 06, 2021, 16:00 PM IST

Ashes 2021: England's Jack Leach eyes playing XI spot with Ben Stokes return

England spinner Jack Leach shares his view on the return of all-rounder Ben Stokes for the Ashes 2021 and the balance in the squad Stokes brings with his return.

Dec 01, 2021, 12:22 PM IST

IPL 2022: Sanju Samson retained by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 14 crore, says report

Sanju Samson had joined Rajasthan Royals in 2018 for Rs 8 crore. He took over as the Royals captain last season.

Nov 26, 2021, 08:27 AM IST

T20 World Cup 2021: Ben Stokes predicts FINALISTS of the tournament, check out

Ben Stokes' prediction came after Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by five wickets on Friday at the Dubai International Stadium. With this, the Babar Azam-led side registered its third win on the trot.

Oct 30, 2021, 11:51 AM IST

Ashes 2021: Ben Stokes returns after lengthy break, added to England squad for Test series against Australia

England all-rounder Ben Stokes, who has been given the all-clear by his consultant and the ECB medical team to resume training following his second operation on a fractured left index finger, will depart with the Test specialists and the Lions on November 4. The 30-year-old is ready to return to competitive cricket following his break from the game at the end of July to prioritise his mental wellbeing.

Oct 25, 2021, 18:35 PM IST

T20 World Cup 2021: Jos Buttler believes England is still dangerous without Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes

Batsmen Liam Livingstone and fast bowler Tymal Mills were introduced to the England team by coach Chris Silverwood for the World Cup, which will be held in the United Arab Emirates and Oman from October 17.

Oct 04, 2021, 12:39 PM IST

IPL 2021: Top five players who will miss the UAE leg of the tournament – In Pics

The 14th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) is set to make a comeback after it was halted midway due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The league will now resume on September 19 in UAE with Chennai Super Kings taking on Mumbai Indians.

Sep 18, 2021, 13:07 PM IST