The Latest Breaking News from Ben Stokes

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow leave England daring to dream against India

No England side has ever hunted down more than 359 but they have their eyes set on a record chase of 378 at Edgbaston

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow put England on way to record-breaking win vs India

England need a further 119 runs to complete the ninth-highest fourth innings run chase in Test match history, with Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow both unbeaten on 76 and 73 respectively

Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2022

Ben Stokes' leadership battle with Jasprit Bumrah is fascinating sidelight to entertaining game: Ian Chappell

SYDNEY: Jasprit Bumrah's appointment as India's stand-in Test captain is a "courageous decision" based on his "tactical nous", and his leadership duel with England skipper Ben Stokes is providing a fascinating sidelight to an entertaining game in Birmingham, feels the legendary Ian Chappell.

The Times of India · Jul 4, 2022

Cheteshwar Pujara delights in soaking up England attack in fifth Test

Pujara does not play in the IPL and instead spent the early part of the summer with Sussex, preparing for this Testt

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2022

Jonny Bairstow indispensable to England after so long as spare part

Even as India tightened their grip on the fifth Test, Bairstow was beautifully unconstrained

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2022

India vs England, 5th Test Day 3: Pacers put India on top before Cheteshwar Pujara fifty extends lead to 257

BIRMINGHAM: India's famed pace bowling unit for the umpteenth time put its team in pole position, bowling out England for 284 before the hosts just about managed to put a foot in the door by getting the top-order cheaply in an engrossing third day's play in the fifth Test.

The Times of India · Jul 3, 2022

India move into commanding position at Edgbaston with England frustrated

For once where this England team are involved, things did not happen especially quickly.

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2022

England still battling to contain India despite Jonny Bairstow century heroics

Bairstow’s 106 contained 14 boundaries and two sixes, but England still gave up a 132-run lead after being bowled out for 284.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022

Jonny Bairstow century heroics for England not enough to keep India at bay

Bairstow made 106 in typically rambunctious style, with 14 boundaries and two sixes.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022

Eng vs Ind, 5th Test, Day 3 | Pacers bowl out England for 284, India reach 37 for 1 at tea

Bumrah took a blinder to remove Ben Stokes; England still trail India by 216 runs

The Hindu · Jul 3, 2022