Shubman Gill, Ben Stokes (Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Manchester: Three Tests, six innings, and the series has already seen monumental efforts by both captains. If it was Shubman Gill with the bat at Edgbaston, it was Ben Stokes with his long spells at Lord’s, helping their respective teams to Test wins. Two individuals in the…
England captain Ben Stokes speaks to the media during a press conference at Old Trafford (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England captain Ben Stokes has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to revisit how over-rates are monitored and penalised, especially across different playing conditions and continents. Following England’s 22-run win over India in the third…
Ben Stokes (Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Manchester: England captain Ben Stokes has issued a subtle yet firm warning to Team India ahead of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, starting Wednesday, hinting that his side won’t shy away from the on-field heat.Speaking to reporters on the eve of the match, Stokes said, “It’s a massive…
England captain Ben Stokes bowls during a net session at Emirates Old Trafford (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) India need to win the penultimate Test of the five-match series against England in order to stay alive in the contest. A win for the hosts will put the series victory out of reach for the Shubman…
Ben Stokes and Jasprit Bumrah ((AP Photo/Richard Pelham) The debate over player workload is back in focus after England captain Ben Stokes sent down more than 100 overs in the ongoing Test series against India. His long spells, despite his history with knee injuries, have won praise and also sparked questions about how India handles…
Ben Stokes and Joe Root (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England captain Ben Stokes put his body on the line to lead his team to a thrilling 22-run win over India at Lord’s, according to teammate Joe Root. Stokes delivered a remarkable all-round performance, taking five wickets, scoring 77 runs, and effecting a crucial run-out of…
NEW DELHI: India’s only centurion in the Lord’s Test, KL Rahul, took to social media to reflect on the 22-run defeat that saw the visitors fall 1-2 behind in the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series. Calling some matches “more than wins and losses,” Rahul shared his thoughts in a heartfelt Instagram post.Rahul, along with vice-captain Rishabh…
England’s captain Ben Stokes gestures during the fifth day of the third cricket test match between England and India at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Monday, July 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Pelham) Former England captain Geoffrey Boycott has slammed Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum for their rigid approach in continuing with Zak Crawley, despite the…
Shubman Gill and Zak Crawley NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif criticised captain Shubman Gill following India’s 22-run defeat at Lord’s, which allowed England to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Despite a commendable bowling performance that saw India dismiss England for 192, the visitors faltered in the chase, getting bowled out…
Ben Stokes congratulates Jofra Archer (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) England, coming into the 3rd Test at Lord’s after a defeat to the visitors at Edgbaston, turned around the odds in style as they won the match by 22 runs. While both sides were bowled out for 387 in their first innings, England found themselves…