England’s Root joins Stokes in skipping next year’s IPL NEW DELHI: England batsman Joe Root has pulled out of next year’s Indian Premier League, joining his red-ball... Published 26 Nov, 2023 11:04am
Sports Stokes pulls out of IPL to manage ‘workload’ NEW DELHI: England star Ben Stokes has opted out of next year’s Indian Premier League to manage his “workload and... Published 23 Nov, 2023 07:31pm
Sports ‘Nothing’s worked’: Stokes bemoans England’s woeful World Cup AHMEDABAD: England’s Ben Stokes on Friday conceded that “nothing’s worked” in a disastrous World Cup campaign. The... Published 03 Nov, 2023 02:33pm
Sports Stokes signs on for just a year amid new lengthy England deals LONDON: Test captain Ben Stokes has signed just a 12-month extension while other England cricketers have agreed... Published 24 Oct, 2023 07:06pm
Sports Three reasons why it’s all gone wrong for England at the World Cup MUMBAI: Reigning champions England have lost three of their opening four World Cup matches, with Saturday’s 229-run... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:16pm
Sports England lacking confidence, must get on the front foot at World Cup: Mott England cannot be faulted for effort at the World Cup but the team are lacking confidence and must start imposing... Published 18 Oct, 2023 10:29am
Sports Dharamsala outfield not ideal for World Cup, says Buttler DHARAMSALA: Ben Stokes is set to miss Tuesday’s match against Bangladesh but England captain Jos Buttler is more... Published 09 Oct, 2023 02:44pm
Sports Stokes doubtful for World Cup opener with hip injury AHMEDABAD: England star Ben Stokes could miss the World Cup opener against New Zealand due to a hip injury with... Published 04 Oct, 2023 05:36pm
Sports Ton-up Stokes stars as England hammer New Zealand in 3rd ODI LONDON: England thrashed New Zealand by 181 runs to win the third one-day international at The Oval on Wednesday as... Updated 14 Sep, 2023 12:03am
Sports Buttler welcomes ‘superstar’ Stokes back into England ODI fold LONDON: England limited-overs captain Jos Buttler hailed “superstar” Ben Stokes following his decision to come out... Published 29 Aug, 2023 08:20pm
Sports England’s Stokes comes out of ODI retirement ahead of World Cup England’s talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes has reversed his decision to retire from one-day internationals (ODI)... Published 16 Aug, 2023 02:26pm
Sports Australia’s Khawaja laments ‘frustrating’ ball change in Ashes finale LONDON: Australia batsman Usman Khawaja was left to rue a “frustrating” ball change which he believed played a key... Updated 01 Aug, 2023 07:50pm
Sports England win fifth Test against Australia to draw Ashes 2-2 LONDON: England beat Australia by 49 runs to win the fifth Test at The Oval on Monday and end the Ashes series all... Updated 31 Jul, 2023 10:57pm
Sports Stokes and Brook help England stretch lead over Australia MANCHESTER: Captain Ben Stokes and Harry Brook helped England stretch their lead over Australia to 189 on day three... Published 21 Jul, 2023 05:45pm
Sports Rain can be an ally for England, says Stokes ahead of decisive fourth Ashes Test The weather forecast for the fourth and decisive Ashes Test hints at potential delays, but England captain Ben... Published 18 Jul, 2023 09:38pm
Sports England name unchanged squad for fourth Ashes Test England have retained an unchanged squad for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia, which will be played at Old... Published 11 Jul, 2023 04:20pm
Sports Stokes urges England to use Lord’s row as fuel for Ashes fightback LONDON: England captain Ben Stokes wants his players to use the pain of their controversial second Test defeat... Published 03 Jul, 2023 09:46am
Sports Australia win 2nd Test against England, lead Ashes 2-0 LONDON: Australia took a stranglehold on the Ashes series after beating England by 43 runs in a fiery and... Published 03 Jul, 2023 06:04am
Sports Australia win fractious 2nd Ashes Test despite stunning Stokes century LONDON: Australia won a rancourous second Ashes Test at Lord’s on Sunday by 43 runs despite a stunning century from... Updated 02 Jul, 2023 08:57pm
Sports England bowl as Australia recall Starc for 2nd Ashes Test LONDON: England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl in the second Ashes Test at Lord’s on Wednesday... Published 28 Jun, 2023 03:26pm
Sports Ashes rivals to stick to their guns in second Test LONDON: England and Australia have vowed to remain loyal to their contrasting tactical approaches, setting up the... Published 27 Jun, 2023 11:51am
Sports Broad frustrated by ‘soulless’ Edgbaston pitch Stuart Broad slammed the Edgbaston surface as “soulless” and described it as one of the slowest he has encountered... Published 18 Jun, 2023 02:01pm
Sports England’s Stokes vows no let-up in attacking approach during Ashes BIRMINGHAM: England captain Ben Stokes insists there will be no let-up in his side’s dynamic ‘Bazball’ approach... Published 15 Jun, 2023 05:28pm
Sports England’s Moeen says one-word message prompted Ashes return LONDON: It took a one-word message from England captain Ben Stokes for spin all-rounder Moeen Ali to come out of his... Published 14 Jun, 2023 01:00pm
Sports England’s Moeen considering test return ahead of Ashes England all-rounder Moeen Ali is considering a comeback to test cricket ahead of the Ashes against Australia after... Published 06 Jun, 2023 10:07am
Sports Stokes says hyper-extended knee ‘nothing to worry about’ ahead of Ashes England skipper Ben Stokes dismissed concerns about his knee after he was seen hobbling when he took a catch in... Published 04 Jun, 2023 11:08am
Sports Stokes optimistic about bowling in Ashes LONDON: England captain Ben Stokes said on Wednesday he believes he has given himself the “best opportunity” to bowl... Published 31 May, 2023 05:31pm
Sports Stokes fitness doubt in latest England Ashes scare NEW DELHI: England Test captain Ben Stokes is still unable to bowl and is only “batting cover”, his coach at IPL... Published 16 May, 2023 12:07pm
Sports Fantastic Faf and Lord Rinku: story of the IPL so far NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League has reached its midway stage with Faf du Plessis firing on all cylinders, Rinku... Published 26 Apr, 2023 10:37am
Sports England skipper Stokes wants fast pitches for Ashes LONDON: England captain Ben Stokes has warned Australia that he has asked for “fast, flat wickets” to take the... Published 17 Apr, 2023 06:41am