India vs England 4th Test: Ben Stokes has the last laugh, removes Virat Kohli for duck
Ben Stokes removed Virat Kohli for a duck thus taking his revenge for a verbal spat with the Indian skipper in the ongoing the fourth Test between India and England in Ahmedabad.
Mar 05, 2021, 11:34 AM IST
IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes defends England team selection after frustrating opening day
England all-rounder Ben Stokes found their below-par batting display frustrating but defended the team selection for the fourth and final Test against India in Ahmedabad on Thursday. England shot themselves in the foot in the previous Test at the same venue when they opted for a four-pronged seam attack on a spin-friendly track and got beaten inside two days.
Mar 04, 2021, 22:50 PM IST
IND vs ENG: 'Ben Stokes was swearing at me, so Virat Kohli intervened', Mohammed Siraj reveals
Meanwhile, the spin duo of Axar Patel and R Ashwin once again combined to wreak havoc on the visitors as they bowled out for 205 and India closing the play at 24 for one, with Cheteshwar Pujara and Rohit Sharma present at the crease.
Mar 04, 2021, 20:08 PM IST
India vs England Pink ball Test: Brand-new Motera stadium looks very impressive, says Ben Stokes
The turning tracks in India became a talking point during the ongoing series when some former England players such as Michael Vaughan asked whether such strips were ideal for Test cricket. The series is tied at 1-1 after India’s brilliant 317-run triumph in the second Test in Chennai.
Feb 22, 2021, 10:58 AM IST
IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes performs handstand, leaves Chepauk in delight
Ben Stokes has so far bowled just two overs in the ongoing contest between India and England and the team would hope for a miraculous show from the all-rounder in a sharp-turning Chepauk track. He had just managed to add 18 runs in the first innings.
Feb 15, 2021, 16:36 PM IST
India vs England: Getting Ben Stokes back in India will be massive advantage, says Jayawardene
Jayawardene though believes that England are ‘well-prepared’ for the India series, especially when they will have services of star all-rounder Ben Stokes and impressive paceman Jofra Archer. Both Stokes and Archer were rested for the Sri Lanka series.
Jan 26, 2021, 13:25 PM IST
Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes make comeback as England announce squad for first two Tests against India
Jofra Archer, Rory Burns and Ben Stokes return to the squad. Archer and Stokes were rested for the Sri Lanka series and Burns was at home for the birth of his first child. Surrey’s Ollie Pope will travel to India and will be added to the squad when passed fit. Pope is recovering from a shoulder injury sustained in September during the Test series against Pakistan.
Jan 21, 2021, 21:51 PM IST
Indian Premier League 2020: Dinesh Karthik’s blinder to remove Ben Stokes is winning the internet, Watch!
In Sunday's (November 1) game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, Dinesh Karthik took a stunning catch to remove the in-form Ben Stokes at a crucial juncture.
Nov 02, 2020, 18:39 PM IST
Indian Premier League 2020: Ben Stokes hopes ton brought some happiness amidst ‘tough conditions at home’
Stokes returned to competitive cricket after two months away where he missed England's entire home series against Australia. Stokes was, apparently, tending to his ailing father in New Zealand.
Oct 27, 2020, 00:17 AM IST
Indian Premier League 2020: Sachin Tendulkar lavishes praise on Ben Stokes after match-winning ton
Stokes scored a majestic 107* as he anchored Rajasthan Royals' chase and powered them to a 8-wicket win over Mumbai Indians on Sunday (October 25).
Oct 26, 2020, 20:05 PM IST
Indian Premier League 2020: Credit goes to Sanju Samson-Ben Stokes, says Hardik Pandya after Mumbai Indians' loss to Rajasthan Royals
Chasing Mumbai Indians' total of 195, Stokes (107* off 60 balls) and Samson (54* off 31 balls) engaged in an unbeaten 152-run stand, which took Rajasthan to a memorable 8-wicket win.
Oct 26, 2020, 16:10 PM IST
Indian Premier League 2020: Ben Stokes says Royal Challengers Bangalore's Yuzvendra Chahal should have been Man of the Match against Kolkata Knight Riders
In a tremendous display of spin bowling Chahal returned figures of 4-0-12-1 as he powered RCB to a huge 82-run win over KKR. It was AB de Villiers, though, who was given the man of the match award for his knock of 73 off 33 balls earlier on.
Oct 13, 2020, 16:54 PM IST
Ben Stokes to undergo first COVID-19 test today, should be ready for Sunrisers Hyderabad game: Rajasthan Royals official
England and Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Ben Stokes has started his six-day quarantine period upon his arrival in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and will undergo his first COVID test on Sunday.
Oct 04, 2020, 17:50 PM IST
Indian Premier League 2020: Not sure about availability of Ben Stokes, says Rajasthan Royals coach Andrew McDonald
England's star all-rounder, Stokes, had missed the second and third Tests against Pakistan. It was later announced that the 29-year-old will be missing the rest of the summer due to personal reasons.
Sep 15, 2020, 17:06 PM IST
England all-rounder Ben Stokes' father diagnosed with brain cancer
Ged, a former New Zealand rugby league player, was admitted to hospital in Johannesburg ahead of England`s Boxing Day Test with South Africa last year.
Aug 29, 2020, 09:20 AM IST
Zak Crawley, James Anderson ascend ICC rankings following scintillating performances
Crawley's brilliant 267 saw him gain an astounding 53-spots to reach a career high 28th position while Anderson's seven wicket haul in the final test helped him break into the Top-10 once again
Aug 26, 2020, 18:32 PM IST
On this day: Ben Stokes played one of finest Test innings at Headingley to level the Ashes
Stokes scored a magnificient 135* and single-handedly led England to a historic 1-wicket win at Headingley
Aug 25, 2020, 17:40 PM IST
England vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 1: As it happened
Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first in the second Test against England in Manchester on Thursday.
Aug 13, 2020, 14:57 PM IST
Ben Stokes to miss remainder of England-Pakistan Test series due to family reasons
England is leading the three-match Test series 1-0.
Aug 09, 2020, 23:45 PM IST
Considered retirement after being axed for first West Indies Test: Stuart Broad
Broad was surprisingly dropped for the side's first Test against the Caribbean side--a decision which was considered by many as one of the reasons behind England's 4-wicket defeat in Southampton.
Aug 02, 2020, 20:18 PM IST
