England’s Zak Crawley aiming for white-ball role Zak Crawley is aiming to secure a more regular role in England’s white-ball teams after establishing himself in the... Published 08 May, 2024 12:34pm
Sports All-rounder Stokes opts out of England squad for Twenty20 World Cup England all-rounder Ben Stokes has opted out of selection for this year’s Twenty20 World Cup, the country’s cricket... Published 02 Apr, 2024 02:12pm
Sports James Anderson says he’s in ‘best shape’ ahead of England’s home summer LONDON: James Anderson says he still has to show he deserves his spot in the England Test squad ahead of the home... Published 13 Mar, 2024 12:33pm
Sports Stokes says England ‘progressed’ despite India series loss DHARAMSALA: England captain Ben Stokes said Wednesday his team had “progressed” during their tough tour of India,... Published 06 Mar, 2024 05:20pm
Sports India unearth a ‘gem’ in Jurel to fill keeping void NEW DELHI: A player-of-the-match award in only his second Test, plaudits from the pundits and even a “man crush”... Published 27 Feb, 2024 12:14pm
Sports England’s Ahmed leaves India tour for ‘personal reasons’ RANCHI: England spinner Rehan Ahmed will leave India because of “personal reasons” and will not return for the rest... Published 23 Feb, 2024 09:32am
Sports England 31 for no loss in reply to India’s 445 RAJKOT: England made 31 for no loss in their cautious reply to India’s first innings total of 445 on day two of the... Updated 16 Feb, 2024 02:53pm
Sports Rohit Sharma hits century to propel India in third England Test RAJKOT: Skipper Rohit Sharma hit a gritty unbeaten century as India eyed a big total in the third Test against... Updated 15 Feb, 2024 03:09pm
Sports Ben Stokes says no blame game after ‘anxious’ Ahmed visa wait RAJKOT: England skipper Ben Stokes said Wednesday that teenage spinner Rehan Ahmed had taken his visa scare in... Published 14 Feb, 2024 03:04pm
Sports Ben Stokes to join England’s 100 Test club RAJKOT: Star all-rounder Ben Stokes is set to become the 16th England cricketer to appear in 100 Tests, against... Published 14 Feb, 2024 11:42am
Sports England hint at all-spin attack as depleted India look to level series VISAKHAPATNAM: Ben Stokes’ England side could go with an all-spin bowling attack against an inexperienced India... Published 31 Jan, 2024 01:57pm
Sports 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