Jonny Bairstow to the rescue for England in Antigua
England relied on an old stager to kick-start their ailing Test team’s new era, with Jonny Bairstow’s classy century saving the tourists on day one of the first Test against the West Indies.
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"I Let The Team Down": England All-Rounder Ben Stokes' Ashes Admission
Ahead of the start of the three-match Test series against West Indies, England vice-captain Ben Stokes has recalled the Three Lions' crushing 0-4 defeat against Australia in the Ashes. With the first Test starting on Tuesday, March 8, Stokes has reflected on the disappointing Ashes tour Down Under, saying that he "let the team down" during the five-match series against Australia. The star all-rounder, who had taken a six-month break from the game, feels that he could've been in a better shape physically.
Ben Stokes looking to make amends for England after ‘letting team down’ in Ashes
England vice-captain Ben Stokes believes he “let the team down” in the Ashes and is aiming to make amends with some big performances in the West Indies.
Ollie Robinson doubt for first Test as Mark Wood and Ben Stokes return to action
Ollie Robinson’s hopes of appearing in England’s first Test against the West Indies hung in the balance as he sat out the final day of warm-up action in Antigua, but Mark Wood and Ben Stokes made welcome returns to the bowling attack.
IPL 2022 Auction: A Look Back At IPL's Most Expensive Buys
IPL 2022 mega auction is set to be held in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13. It is one of the most eagerly awaited events of the year, with 590 cricketers to go under the hammer. What makes things more interesting than previous years is the fact that some of the biggest names are available and surely there will be some intense bidding for a few of these stars. Over the years, IPL auctions have thrown a fair few surprises. Last year, Rajasthan Royals broke the bank to avail the services of Chris Morris while Royal Challengers Bangalore splashed the cash on New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson.
Watch: ICC Shares Then And Now Videos Of Top Batters Like Virat Kohli And Babar Azam
A video was shared by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on social media that compared some of the most prominent international stars in the game currently with their U19 days. The video featured the likes of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Joe Root, Babar Azam, Steve Smith and Ben Stokes as they were put against their younger self in the U19 World Cup playing similar kind of shots. ICC shared the video on their official Instagram handle with a caption that read:
Paul Collingwood scared of long-term impact Covid bubbles might have on players
Paul Collingwood fears for the long-term mental health of England cricketers following two years of Covid-enforced bubbles and believes a disrupted preparation meant they were “sitting ducks” at the Ashes.