Buttler signs central contract extension with ECB
England's white-ball captain Jos Buttler joined test skipper Ben Stokes in extending his central contract, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Wednesday.
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England captain Stokes's house burgled while he in Pakistan
Masked individuals broke into the home of England test captain Ben Stokes this month when he was in Pakistan but his wife and children were in the house, he said on Wednesday.
Pakistan Reporter Confuses Ben Stokes With Broken English. England Star's Reaction Viral
England captain Ben Stokes was left scratching his head after a Pakistani journalist struggled to frame a question around the visitors' 823-run total from the first Test in Multan. The incident happened on the eve of the third and decisive Test in Rawalpindi. The journalist made a hilarious attempt to frame a question in English, leaving Stokes completely bemused. He wanted to ask Stokes whether or not England can replicate their 823-run total from the 1st Test in the series decider at Rawalpindi.
Pakistan vs England 3rd Test: Pakistan End Day 1 On 73/3, Spinner Sajid Khan Bags Six Wickets
England fought back to reduce Pakistan to 73-3 on the first day of the series-deciding third Test in Rawalpindi Thursday, after off-spinner Sajid Khan took six wickets. Sajid finished with 6-128 and left-arm spinner Noman Ali took 3-88 after a rearguard 89 by wicketkeeper Jamie Smith enabled England to recover to 267 from a precarious 110-5 at lunch. At the close, Pakistan captain Shan Masood and Saud Shakeel were both unbeaten on 16, with the home team trailing by 194 and the match in the balance.
Watch: Ben Stokes Suffers Funniest Dismissal Of All Time, Internet In Splits
England suffered defeat to Pakistan by a mammoth 152 runs in the second Test in Multan, failing to chase down a target of 297. But despite the middle order failing, England's captain Ben Stokes -- returning from injury -- held strong with 37 at one end, at a rate of more than run-a-ball. However, his knock came to a rather hilarious end, as not only did he lose his wicket, but also flung his bat out of control into the air as he attempted the shot.
"That's Pakistan Cricket...": Ben Stokes Responds To Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi's Snub Question
England captain Ben Stokes is set to make his return to competitive cricket after two months during the second Test against Pakistan in Multan, starting October 15. Stokes, who had picked up a hamstring injury while playing in the hundred, was named in England's playing XI for the second game at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The 33-year-old bowled and batted without any discomfort in the nets in the lead up to the match. In his absence, Ollie Pope led England to a big win in the series-opener last week.
England Captain Ben Stokes Back From Injury For Second Pakistan Test
Captain Ben Stokes was named in the England team for the second Test against Pakistan starting in Multan on Tuesday after recovering from a hamstring injury. Stokes suffered the injury two months ago and missed the three-match home series against Sri Lanka and last week's first Test, which the visitors won by an innings.Durham seamer Matthew Potts also returns to the side for the first time since the Lord's Test against Sri Lanka at the end of August. Seamers Gus Atkinson and Chris Woakes are rested.
Courtney Brosnan saves three penalties in Everton shootout success
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan was the penalty hero for Everton on Wednesday night, as she saved three spot-kicks in a Women's League Cup shootout against Newcastle United.