Stokes back bowling in the nets after knee trouble
England captaincy favourite Ben Stokes has stepped up his rehabilitation from a knee injury, bowling in the nets at Durham during his latest training session.
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Ben Stokes back bowling in the nets amid links with England captaincy
England captaincy favourite Ben Stokes has stepped up his rehabilitation from a knee injury, bowling in the nets at Durham during his latest training session.
Jos Buttler Slams 3rd Century Of The Season, One Away From Equalling Virat Kohli's Record
Jos Buttler continued his rich run of form for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), smashing his third century in the ongoing match against the Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Buttler reached his century in 57 deliveries with the help of 8 boundaries and 8 sixes. Buttler and Devdutt Padikkal took the attack to the Delhi bowlers after Rishabh Pant decided to field first.