Jos Buttler gives his backing to Eoin Morgan amid England captain’s poor form
Jos Buttler was bemused at speculation over Eoin Morgan’s England future, insisting everything the limited-overs captain has achieved “doesn’t just go away overnight”.
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Stokes illness overshadows England's bid for New Zealand clean sweep
England head into the third Test at Headingley on Thursday with doubts over the health of captain Ben Stokes as they chase a 3-0 series clean sweep against New Zealand.
England hopeful Ben Stokes will be fit for third New Zealand Test after illness
England are crossing their fingers over captain Ben Stokes’ fitness for this week’s Headingley Test after illness forced him to sit out training on a day that saw Covid-19 return to the camp.
Unwell Stokes misses England training ahead of third Test
England captain Ben Stokes missed training after feeling unwell on Tuesday as his side started their preparations for the Headingley Test.
Unwell Ben Stokes sits out training ahead of final Test against New Zealand
England captain Ben Stokes sat out training on Tuesday, 48 hours out from the start of the Headingley Test.
"Was Like William Wallace": England Star Hails Coach Brendon McCullum's Inspirational Team Talk During Trent Bridge Test
England pulled off one of the most memorable wins in Test cricket when they beat New Zealand by five wickets in the second Test at Trent Bridge to take a decisive 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Remarkably, the hosts chased down a challenging total of 299 on the final day to win in Nottingham after dismissing the visitors for 284 in their second innings. It was a sign of the positive attitude and aggressive intent that the English team has decided to adopt under under the new regime of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. England Test wicketkeeper has now spoken about McCullum's 'Braveheart-style' team talk during during the tea break on the final day of the Trent Bridge Test.
"Cheese And Ham Toastie": Jonny Bairstow's Epic Reply After Match-Winning Knock In 2nd Test vs New Zealand
Jonny Bairstow slammed the second fastest Test century ever for England on the last day of the 2nd Test vs New Zealand at Nottingham to help the hosts win the match and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Bairstow's ton came in 76 balls and he eventually score 136 off just 92 balls as England's push for an improbable win came through.
Here's How The World Test Championship Table Looks After England's Win Over New Zealand In Second Test
England on Tuesday won their first Test series since January 2021 after beating New Zealand by 5 wickets in the second Test of the three-match series at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The hosts now lead the series 2-0 ahead of the third and final Test, which will be played at Headingly in Leeds from June 23-27. Jonny Bairstow starred with a brilliant 136 while skipper Ben Stokes scored an unbeaten 75 as England chased down a 299-run target with ease in the 4th innings on the final day of the Test.