England handed Jofra Archer injury scare ahead of Ashes England remain hopeful that Jofra Archer's latest elbow problem is minor, despite the bowler sitting out a second successive IPL game yesterday. Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2023
Morning Mail: ‘super El Niño’ threat, tax crackdown on landlords, artist John Olsen dies Modelling says the drier climate pattern will return, while tributes flow for one of Australia’s greatest artists The Guardian - AU · Apr 11, 2023
Ben Stokes ramps up Ashes mind games with bold promise to Australian rivals Ben Stokes has vowed not to change his attacking approach to captaincy when England take on Australia in a highly-anticipated Ashes series later this year Daily Mirror · Apr 11, 2023
England captain Ben Stokes calls for radical rule change after IPL controversy Ben Stokes has suggested a major rule change after a controversial finish to an IPL game involving the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants Daily Mirror · Apr 11, 2023
Ben Stokes feels the need for speed and asks Ashes groundstaff to play ball Stokes and England will continue their aggressive approach against Australia this summer. The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023
Ben Stokes orders ‘fast, flat’ pitches for Ashes and knows England’s starting XI The England captain hopes that Jofra Archer will be fit to face Australia this summer and said that: ‘I think I know what the starting XI is going to be’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2023
Jos Buttler hits IPL half-century but Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer sit games out . The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2023
England captain Ben Stokes makes huge admission ahead of the Ashes amid injury concerns England captain Ben Stokes has been dealing with a knee injury that impacted his ability to bowl in the Test series against New Zealand and he has now given an update on his fitness before the Ashes Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2023
Ollie Pope would embrace England Ashes captaincy if Ben Stokes is injured The Surrey batter led England in two warm-up matches this winter and has been backed as a future captain. The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023
Ollie Pope: I don’t know if I’m Ben Stokes deputy as captain but I back my cricket brain Surrey No.3 attempting to fill the void left by Hashim Amla Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2023
England all-rounder Stuart Broad predicts blockbuster Ashes England all-rounder Stuart Broad predicts this summer's Ashes series against holders Australia will be "one hell of a series". The New Daily · Apr 5, 2023
England legend names potential Ben Stokes replacement if captain gets injured in the Ashes Amid concerns about Ben Stokes' knee injury, Steve Harmison has identified a surprising potential replacement for the England skipper should he break down during the Ashes Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2023
Sir Alastair Cook backs England's 'Bazball' approach to rock Australia during Ashes England's new approach has so far worked against India and Pakistan and four-time Ashes winner Cook sees no reason why it can't rip apart the Aussies Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2023
Chris Woakes targets talks with Ben Stokes over Ashes recall requirements Knee surgery kept the fast bowler out of first-class cricket for the past year but he will make his red ball return for Warwickshire against Kent The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2023
Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2023 Australia star Mitchell Starc admits it's "not the best time to play" England in the Ashes Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes have guided England to ten wins in 12 Tests playing 'Bazball' and Australia star Mitchell Starc has been impressed by their transformation ahead of the Ashes
The Times of India · Apr 4, 2023 Dhoni knows when to bowl players, says CSK's Moeen Ali NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings and England spinner Moeen Ali backed his captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, saying the skipper knows when to bowl his players.
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023 Ben Stokes back bowling in IPL earlier than expected as he manages knee injury The 31-year-old’s solitary over was hit for 18, but he appeared to get through the experience with no fitness setback.
Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2023 Ben Foakes: There’s no benefit to fretting over my England place Having averaged almost 39 since Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum took charge of England’s men’s Test team, Ben Foakes’ recent form is not the kind that would usually have a player fretting over his place in the side. And so, despite obvious pressure on his position pending the imminent return…
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023 Ben Foakes hoping to keep England spot for home Ashes but taking it day by day Jonny Bairstow’s imminent return to fitness has put scrutiny on Foakes’ position ahead of the Ashes.
The Times of India · Apr 3, 2023 Lucknow Super Giants win toss, elect to bowl against Chennai Super Kings NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul won the toss and opted to bowl in an IPL match against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023 Captains and coaches brace for ‘Bazball’ impact on county cricket The new LV= County Championship season begins this week with teams looking to follow England’s aggressive lead.
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023 On this day in 2016: Carlos Brathwaite heroics stun England in World Twenty20 The West Indies batter hit Ben Stokes for four straight sixes to seal a memorable victory.
The Times of India · Apr 3, 2023 CSK vs LSG IPL 2023, Match 6: When and where to watch, Head to Head, full squads, likely playing XIs, weather forecast, venue details and more Match number 6 of IPL 2023 will see four time champions Chennai Super Kings clash against one of the two new teams which were introduced last season - the Lucknow Super Giants. MS Dhoni will be up against KL Rahul.
The Times of India · Apr 2, 2023 IPL 2023, CSK vs LSG Preview: Chennai Super Kings eye first win against Lucknow Super Giants NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings will return to their den -- the MA Chidambaram stadium -- after almost four years on Monday, when they host high-flying Lucknow Super Giants.
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2023 James Anderson asks England to keep ‘pushing the boundaries’ during Ashes summer Anderson has urged his team-mates to hold the line against the Australians this summer.