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Watch: English Pacer's "Unplayable" Yorker Leaves Batter Limping In County Championships

In the ongoing County Championships Division One match between Surrey and Northamptonshire being played at the The Oval, Jamie Overton bowled a lethal toe-crusher that had batter Saif Zaib limping as he went back to the pavilion while the bowler continued on with his celebrations. Overton bowled a superb yorker that brought Saif out of his comfort zone as he immediately fell down on his knees and was even seen limping as he made his way back. The full delivery swung quite a bit in the air but the batter played through the line to miss the yorker completely.

Ben Stokes, England Test Captain, Breaks County Championship Record For Most Sixes In An Innings With 17 Maximums For Durham

Ben Stokes broke the record for the most number of sixes hit in an innings in county cricket during his knock of 161 runs off 88 balls. He hit 17 maximums and went past Darren Stevens who had previously held the record with 15 sixes for Kent against Glamorgan in the 2021 season. Stokes scored a calculated half-century off 47 deliveries before unleashing his explosive side with his next 50 runs coming off 17 balls. His 64-ball ton was reached with five back-to-back sixes off the bowling of Josh Baker.

Watch: Newly Appointed England Test Skipper Ben Stokes Hits 5 Back-To-Back Sixes In A Single Over To Reach 64-Ball Century For Durham In County Cricket

In his first innings in county cricket after being appointed as the England Test skipper, Ben Stokes blasted his way to a 64-ball century for his county side Durham against Worcestershire at New Road on Friday. Stokes reached his hundred in scintillating fashion as he hit five back-to-back sixes off Josh Baker in a single over to reach the three-figure mark. Stokes took on the bowlers and suddenly switched gears after reaching his half-century in 47 balls and needed just 17 deliveries more to score the next 50 runs. Stokes came in at number six and batted with complete positive intent right from the word go.

"I Thought I Was Going To Lose...": Jofra Archer Opens Up About His State Of Mind During Elbow Injury Rehab

Eyeing his return to competitive cricket, England pacer Jofra Archer admitted that his recurring elbow injury left him in a "dark place" last summer. The 27-year-old, who last played for England in March 2021, has missed several important fixtures including the T20 World Cup last year and the all-important Ashes due to his fitness issues. Archer, who has gone through multiple elbow surgeries, revealed that he had harboured fears of losing his contract.

Ben Stokes Keen For James Anderson, Stuart Broad To Make Swift Test Return For England

Newly-appointed England captain Ben Stokes has indicated that pace-bowling stalwarts James Anderson and Stuart Broad will make a quick return to the Test squad for the three-match series at home against New Zealand starting on June 2 at Lord's. Anderson and Broad were overlooked for England's tour against West Indies earlier this year as selectors instead opted to provide greater opportunities to the next generation of pace bowlers. England fell to a 1-0 series defeat against West Indies during the series and star batter Joe Root stood down as skipper shortly after the team returned home.

India Retain No.1 Status In ICC T20I Rankings, Australia On Top In Tests And New Zealand In ODIs

India under new captain Rohit Sharma finished the 2021-22 season as the world's number one ranked T20 team after a string of impressive performances at home but were a good nine points behind Australia in the annual Test rankings released by ICC on Wednesday. The 'Black Caps' from New Zealand finished the last season as the world No.1 ODI team with the cut-off date being May 4, 2022. The England versus India series that began in 2021, will be included in the rankings once the final postponed Test is completed.

England vs New Zealand: Kane Williamson To Lead New Zealand In England Test Series

New Zealand named a fit-again Kane Williamson as captain of their enlarged squad for the Test series in England, where he will hope the triumphs of a year earlier can be repeated. An elbow injury sidelined captain Williamson from both of his country's recent home series draws against Bangladesh and South Africa. The world class batsman has not played for New Zealand since November but returned to the crease last week for his Indian Premier League side, Sunrisers Hyderabad.

"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.

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Watch: English Pacer's "Unplayable" Yorker Leaves Batter Limping In County Championships

Ben Stokes, England Test Captain, Breaks County Championship Record For Most Sixes In An Innings With 17 Maximums For Durham

Watch: Newly Appointed England Test Skipper Ben Stokes Hits 5 Back-To-Back Sixes In A Single Over To Reach 64-Ball Century For Durham In County Cricket

"I Thought I Was Going To Lose...": Jofra Archer Opens Up About His State Of Mind During Elbow Injury Rehab

Ben Stokes Keen For James Anderson, Stuart Broad To Make Swift Test Return For England

India Retain No.1 Status In ICC T20I Rankings, Australia On Top In Tests And New Zealand In ODIs

England vs New Zealand: Kane Williamson To Lead New Zealand In England Test Series

"Want Selfless Cricketers": Ben Stokes Aims To Mould England Test Team In His Image