Stokes wants 'selfless' cricketers in England Test side
Ben Stokes says he wants to lead a team of "selfless" cricketers as he plots England's revival after being named as the new Test captain.
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New England Test captain Ben Stokes wants to lead a team of 'selfless' players
New England Test captain Ben Stokes said he wants to lead a group of “selfless” cricketers as he plans his team's revival after a period of turmoil.
Ben Stokes hopes England career ups and downs help him be Test captain success
Ben Stokes hopes the ups and downs of his England career will help him make a success of the Test captaincy.
"Want Selfless Cricketers": Ben Stokes Aims To Mould England Test Team In His Image
Ben Stokes says he wants to lead a team of "selfless" cricketers as he plots England's revival after being named as the new Test captain. The 30-year-old all-rounder was appointed to the role last week after Joe Root stood down following a five-year reign that culminated in a string of painful defeats. Stokes, who was vice-captain to close friend Root, takes over with England having won just one of their past 17 Tests and the team bottom of the World Test Championship table.
Women's cricket looks to future with new-style event in Dubai
women's cricket tournament grouping established stars with emerging-nation players starts this week as the sport looks to expand globally and outgrow its reliance on the men's game. The FairBreak Invitational, featuring England captain Heather Knight, West Indies skipper Stafanie Taylor and Pakistan's Sana Mir, opens on Wednesday accompanied by calls for better funding for the sport. Women's cricket has emerged as a marketing hit in recent years with international finals played at sold-out stadiums, including a record 86,000-plus at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the T20 World Cup decider in March 2020.
Ash Taylor confirms retirement on medical grounds, aged 27
Ash Taylor has confirmed his medical retirement from the NRL effective immediately, aged 27.
Today's rugby headlines as Welsh rugby flop set for big move and Wales coach in talks over future
Here are the latest rugby headlines on Tuesday, May 3.
Harsh New Zealand lessons spur on the Brumbies
MELBOURNE : Schooled by New Zealand sides last season, the ACT Brumbies have been glad to put a few lessons to use in recent wins over Kiwi opposition in Super Rugby.