Ben Stokes: Phoenix From The Ashes - Test Cricket captain's documentary
Hearing the Aussies merciless sledging makes the Ben Stokes heroics with the bat even more satisfying.
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Ben Stokes says England are ‘aligned’ despite heavy Test defeat to South Africa
Ben Stokes insisted everyone in the England dressing room is on the same page as they look to move on from their heavy three-day defeat in the first Test against South Africa at Lord’s.
South Africa hold upper hand in first Test despite Ben Stokes breakthroughs
England captain Ben Stokes dragged his side back into the first Test against South Africa but the tourists still finished the second day well on top at Lord’s.
England captain Ben Stokes "was keen" to play for New Zealand, claims Kiwi legend
Ross Taylor has revealed he tried to convince Ben Stokes to represent New Zealand when he joined Durham for the 2010 edition of the T20 Cup.
England vs South Africa: Ben Stokes Unfazed By South Africa Captain Dean Elgar's 'Bazball' Comments
England Test skipper Ben Stokes said on Tuesday that the team's attacking mindset will not change when his side takes to the field in the first Test against South Africa at Lord's on Wednesday. This comes after South African skipper Dean Elgar commented on England's 'Bazball' approach to Tests, saying, "I do not see that there is longevity in brave cricket". Under Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, England have won four consecutive Tests this summer, defeating New Zealand in a three-match series and chasing 275-plus scores in all matches. Then they downed India by chasing a record 378 runs.
Dean Elgar warns South Africa are ‘not here to play soft-natured cricket’
South Africa captain Dean Elgar attempted to end the “mud-slinging” over England’s recent thrilling approach to Test cricket before he backtracked when pondering how ‘Bazball’ would look when it goes wrong.
When Ross Taylor Approached Future England Star To Play For New Zealand
Ben Stokes is one of the most dangerous all-rounders playing the sport in present age and he has the ability to change the complexion of any game within minutes. Stokes might have retired from ODI cricket, but he still has a lot to give in Tests and T20Is for England. His leadership in Tests saw England defeating New Zealand in three-match Test series, and then India in the rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston. Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor has revealed in his autobiography that he had approached Stokes to play for New Zealand in 2010.
Moeen Ali fears ODI cricket is losing relevance due to 'unsustainable' schedule
England all-rounder Moeen Ali has warned that other players could follow teammate Ben Stokes in quitting one-day internationals and that the format could become completely obsolete if nothing is done to fix the game's hectic calendar.