Sections
Shows
Ben Stokes
Recent Highlights
All Stories for Ben Stokes
In Numbers | 'Bazball' upended by Indian cricket team - what's gone wrong for England
Firstcricket Staff •England had a success rate of 72.2% under 'Bazball' before the tour of India. It has dropped to 63.63% now. The batting and bowling stats have also taken a beating.
Ben Stokes refutes claims that England were not aggressive against India
Trendingdesk •Ben Stokes has hit back at claims suggesting that his team did not perform as aggressively as they should have in India.
Ben Stokes keeps suspense over his availability as bowler in IND vs ENG 4th Test: 'It's maybe or maybe not'
Firstcricket Staff •The original plan was for the England captain not to bowl on tour of India, but after back-to-back defats and going down 2-1 in the five-match series, Stokes resumed bowling in the nets ahead of the Ranchi.
‘Stokes and others like Virat Kohli may want to…’: Nasser Hussain’s big take on umpire’s call
Trendingdesk •Nasser Hussain emphasized that while technology can make mistakes, he supported 'umpire's call' as a necessary safeguard.
Ben Stokes hints at return to bowling duties: 'I bowled at 100 percent in warm-ups'
Firstcricket Staff •Ben Stokes last bowled competitively in June, during the second Test against Australia, and was adamant he won't bowl against India after undergoing a knee operation in November
'Bazball exposed, it’s embarrassing': Ex-England cricketers question Ben Stokes and Co after Rajkot thrashing
Firstcricket Staff •Rajkot Test defeat has been a chastening experience for England Test cricket team as friends have started to turn into foe for the Bazball unit
Ben Stokes: 'All I'm thinking about as a captain is winning this series 3-2'
Firstcricket Staff •England were left trailing India 1-2 in the five-Test series after suffering a humiliating 434-run defeat in Rajkot.
Ben Stokes's 100th Test: Watch England captain's top five batting performances
Trendingdesk •Ben Stokes will be playing his 100th Test when he takes the field at Rajkot against India.
Ben Stokes: 'I've always enjoyed playing against India,' says England skipper as he prepares for his 100th Test
Firstcricket Staff •Ben Stokes is gearing up to play his 100th Test for England as they prepare to take on India in the third Test in Rajkot that starts on Thursday.
Rehan Ahmed reveals Ben Stokes' heart-warming gesture over Friday prayers
Trendingdesk •England spinners including Rehan Ahmed have been quite impressive in the first two Test matches against India.