Former coach feels that big players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would be forced to give up one format of the game as there is too much cricket. Shastri feels that the emphasis should be given to the format that is important in that year. The scheduling of games has come to the spotlight after Ben Stokes' retirement from the 50-overs format.
Shadab Khan was bowled out in an improbable win over Multan Sultans. The unbeaten 51 snatched a 51-run victory over the san sir al-qaeda. He squatted and let one rip from his mouth.
There were many great picks at the IPL 2023 mini auction. Sam Curran went for a record-breaking Rs 18.5 crore while Cameron Green was bought by Mumbai Indians for Rs 17.50 crore. Other big buys were Ben Stokes who went to Chennai Super Kings for Rs 16.25 crore and Nicholas Pooran who was sold to Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 16 crore.
Third Test match between Pakistan and England will be played at the National Stadium, Karachi, on December 17. Ben Stokes-led England are looking to complete a 3-0 series sweep against Pakistan. Pakistan will have to put up a better performance in the batting department if they are to avoid the ignominy of a series sweep.
Ben Stokes believes Harry Brook's technique is similar to Virat Kohli's. The Yorkshire batter has been one of England's best batsmen in Pakistan. Stokes says Brook is 'one of those rare players where you look across all formats and you can just see him being successful anywhere' The 31-year-old thinks the youngster's technique can earn him success anywhere.
England registered a 74-run win in the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Monday, December 5. Ben Stokes and Co. Scored their runs at a breathtaking pace in both innings and bowled out the hosts for 268 on a dead final-day pitch after setting them an achievable 343-run target. Aakash Chopra was doubtful about a similar approach from England succeeding against Australia.
Former England cricketer David Lloyd believes India have the potential to play Test cricket like Ben Stokes and Co. Have been doing. The 75-year-old feels star batter Virat Kohli can spearhead this style within the Indian side. England have dramatically changed the way they play red-ball cricket under Brendon McCullum.
Ben Stokes-led England are playing the first Test on Pakistani soil in 17 years. There was a bit of uncertainty regarding the starting date of the match knowing that 14 of the England players including the captain Stokes were down with an unknown virus. ECB and PCB were keeping a close watch on the matter and a late decision was taken to start the match as per schedule after the players recovered in time.
Michael Atherton believes Ben Stokes' presence in the England side is equivalent to what Virat Kohli is for India. Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes runs are the only currency to stay in the side. England have won six out of their seven Tests since Stokes took charge. The tourists face Pakistan in a three-match series.
Ranveer Singh attended the Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi and met some of the biggest stars from the sports world at the Formula One motor racing event. The actor also celebrated Max Verstappen’s win. He shared a picture with Usain Bolt, Manchester City Football manager Pep Guardiola, Ben Stokes, and Chris Gayle.
Bajirao Mastani actor was in Abu Dhabi to attend this year’s last Formula 1 race. Martin Brundle spotted Ranveer during his grid walk and admitted that he ‘momentarily forgot’ the actor. Singh met several high-profile sportspersons including Usain Bolt, Pep Guardiola, Ben Stokes, and Chris Gayle.
Ranveer Singh has arrived in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the UAE. The actor was honoured with the Etoile d'or Award at the Marrakech International Film Festival. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is a Formula One motor racing event where several celebrities and sportspersons have been spotted.
Ben Stokes led England to victory in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday in Melbourne. Thousands of cricket fans agreed with Anand Mahindra's appreciation after Stokes' composure. The top bowler for England in the final was Sam Curran (3/12)
England beat Pakistan by 5 wickets after achieving the target of 138 run with one over to spare. Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Sanath Jayasuriya among former cricketers congratulating England. Former England captain Michael Vaughan hails Ben Stokes, saying the all-rounder knows how to win big moments.
The popular sports presenter lashed out at the English media after her controversial run-out. He slammed the english media for criticising Deepti's clever dismissal.
It's been more than a week since deepti Sharma ran out Charlie Dean during the third ODI match between India and England. The game was on knife’s edge, with the hosts chasing 170 runs and Dean being the protagonist who was eyeing a fifty.
England captain has hit back at cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle. He criticized media for targeting Deepti Sharma in the run-out incident. The infamous incident occurred during the third T20I.
Ben Stokes took a five-month break from cricket in 2021 as he prioritized his mental health and wellbeing. The 31-year-old admitted to suffering panic attacks. Stokes was speaking ahead of the release of his documentary - Ben Stoke: Phoenix from the Ashes - which airs on Amazon Prime on 26 August.
Ben Stokes revealed that he is on anxiety drugs medication as he is battling with ongoing mental health issues after the death of his father. The England Test captain had taken a four-month rest from cricket last year to focus on his mental health as he was suffering from a series of panic attacks following the loss of his dad to brain cancer.
Jhulan Goswami will play her final ODI at Lord's in the year 2022. Eoin Morgan, Ben Stokes and Mithali Raj are the most influential cricketers in the game. India women's team recently announced their squad for a limited overs tour to England which consists of 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs.
Glenn McGrath heaped praises on England’s new approach to Test cricket. Former Australian pacer appreciates the fearless aspect the team has brought under skipper Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum. England defeated New Zealand 3-0 before beating India in the one-off Test.
Ben Stokes announced he will retire from all forms of cricket in the 50-over format. The England batsman made 105 ODI appearances for the Three Lions. Yuvraj Singh called the retirement ‘too soon” and believed Stokes had a lot more ODI left in him.
England test captain Ben Stokes has returned the compliment to Virat Kohli. He said he has always admired the energy and commitment that the all-rounder brings to the field. Stokes had announced his retirement from ODI cricket on Monday.
Ben Stokes led the England team on to the field for their first ODI against South Africa. The star all-rounder had said on Monday that he will be retiring from ODI cricket after Tuesday's match. Stokes was given a guard of honour and a standing ovation at the Riverside Ground in Durham.
Ben Stokes retired from ODI cricket on July 18 after the first ODI against India. The 31-year-old said he could not contribute as an all-rounder because of the workload. Stokes said he had doubts about choosing to retire from ODIs. The World Cup winner went on to say he felt guilty about occupying a spot in the squad.
Ben Stokes received a standing ovation from the Durham crowd after he walked out to play his final ODI match against South Africa on July 19. The 31-year-old had taken to his official social media handles to confirm that he was retiring from this format as he could no longer take the burden of competing in all three formats of the game.
Ben Stokes announced his retirement on July 18, 2022, and cited fitness-related concerns. Former England captain Nasser Hussain blames England's gruelling cricket calendar for Stokes's retirement. Hussain also took a sly dig at the BCCI and said that the ICC has been extremely callous at granting limitless windows to franchise cricket.
Ben Stokes has responded to Virat Kohli's comment on his retirement from ODI cricket. The England Test captain hails Kohli as one of the greatest ever players to have ever played the game in all three formats. Stokes is set to play his final ODI match against South Africa on Tuesday.
England play South Africa in a three-match ODI series on Tuesday, July 19. The first ODI will take place at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street in Durham. It will also be Ben Stokes' last match in the 50-over format after he announced his retirement on Monday. CLICK HERE for all the latest cricket news.
Ben Stokes will play his last ODI for England in Durham on July 19, 2022 in Durham. The 31-year-old all-rounder has scored 2919 ODI runs at a strike rate of 95.27. Stokes has scalped 74 ODI wickets at an economy of 6.03. The England Cricket team have a busy schedule in the 2023-27 draft.
Ben Stokes announced on Monday (July 18) that he will retire from ODI cricket after Tuesday’s match against South Africa at his home ground, Riverside Ground, in Durham. Stokes made his ODI debut against Ireland in 2011 and has scored 2919 runs in 104 ODIs, including three centuries, and picked 74 wickets.
Virat Kohli responds to Ben Stokes' sudden retirement announcement from ODI cricket. The England all-rounder announced on July 18 that Tuesday would be the last day he plays the 50-over format for the national side. The 31-year-old has smacked 2,919 runs in the ODI format at an impressive average of 39.44 and with a strike rate of 95.26.
Virat Kohli says Ben Stokes is the most competitive bloke he has “ever played against” Former India captain Kohli pays tribute to the England all-rounder who announced his retirement from ODI cricket on Sunday. England's Test captain Stokes said in a statement that his body is unable to sustain playing all three formats. The 33-year-old said he intends to give it his all in red ball cricket and T20s.
Ben Stokes will play his last ODI against South Africa in Durham on Tuesday. The 31-year-old has scored 2919 runs in 104 ODIs and taken 74 wickets. Stokes' ODI career will be remembered for his Player-of-the-Match performance in 2019 World Cup final against New Zealand at Lord's.
Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from ODI cricket. The 2019 World Cup winner will play his last ODI against South Africa at Durham on Tuesday. Stokes announced the news on his Twitter account with his photo holding the World Cup trophy. He has scored 2919 runs, including three centuries, and taken 74 wickets in the format.
Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from ODI cricket. The England all-rounder said he wants to concentrate on the Test and T20I formats. Stokes said he will play his last ODI for England on Tuesday at his home ground in Durham. He has played 104 ODI games for England and has scored 2919 runs at an average of 39.44.
Ben Stokes announced that he will retire from ODI cricket following Tuesday’s game against South Africa. The veteran all-rounder played 104 ODI matches for England and will play the last match of his ODI career at his home ground - Seat Unique Riverside. The England shirt deserves nothing less from anyone who wears it, said Stokes.
Ben Stokes announced his retirement from One-day Internationals on Monday. The England all-rounder said that England's game on Tuesday against South Africa will be his last game in the 50-over format. Stokes said that the England shirt deserves nothing less from anyone who wears it.
Ben Stokes was one of four players Hardik Pandya dismissed during the third ODI between India and England at Old Trafford on Sunday. India went on to win the match and Pandya scored a match-saving half-century. Pandya managed to turn India's innings around to follow up on his four-wicket haul.
Ben Stokes rested from the home T20 series against south africa as part of the team’s workload management. England men’s test captain will also feature in the 50-over games against south Africa beginning July 19.
England announce their ODI and T20I squad for upcoming T20 and ODI series against South Africa. Yorkshire leg-spinner Adil Rashid returns to the ODI squad. Ben Stokes has been rested due to workload and fitness concerns. Jos Buttler-led side will also see the return of Yorkshire wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow.
England's Test captain Ben Stokes has been rested from the home T20 series against South Africa. He will not feature in the Vitality IT20 series and The Hundred competition. Stokes is currently playing the ODI series against India. Seamer Matthew Potts has been included in ODI squad for the first time. Adil Rashid returns to both T20 and ODI squads after missing the series.
Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami took six wickets in India's 10-wicket win over England. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan took 114 runs for the opening wickets for India. Joe Root, Jason Roy, Liam Livingstone, and Ben Stokes were dismissed for duck in the previous ODI.
Jasprit Bumrah took six wickets in the first ODI against England at the Kennington Oval on Tuesday. England's opening batter Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Brydon Carse and David Willey were all out for ducks. India now need a total of 111 runs to win in 50 overs.
Mohammed Shami was at his absolute best in the first ODI vs England. The GT pacer scalped out crucial wickets, including skipper Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes. Shami became the third-fastest bowler in the world to reach 150 ODI wickets.
Rishabh Pant pulled off two brilliant catches from behind the stumps in the first ODI against England. Pant grabbed one-handers to dismiss Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow for a duck. A video of Pant's incredible catches is now going viral on social media.
Jasprit Bumrah picked up four wickets for nine runs in first ODI against England. Bumra picked the wickets of Jason Roy, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, and Ben Stokes. England are currently batting at 46-5 in 12 overs with Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali in middle.
Jasprit Bumrah gets into the action in his very first over, dismissing Jason Roy and Joe Root in the span of two balls. Mohammed Shami then joined the proceedings in the third over as he removed Ben Stokes without adding a single run on the scoreboard. England were reduced to 26/5 in 7.5 overs. Bumra then picked his fourth wicket of the match and dismissed Liam Livingstone on eight balls.
England face India in the first ODI at the Kennington Oval, London. The Three Lions have already conceded the T20I series against India. Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, and Joe Root return for England. Shikhar Dhawan and Mohammad Shami also return to the squad for India.
India take 2-0 lead in 3-match T20I series after rescheduled 5th Test. Rohit Sharma-led India return to Edgbaston after being thrashed by Ben Stokes-led England. Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant all return.
England beat India in the fifth and final Test to draw the series level on 2-2. Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum captained the side to a 3-0 series win over New Zealand. Kevin Pietersen reveals an incident from inside the English dressing room.
The English cricket team under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes with their new-found term, Bazball, has changed the very essence of the game, 'Test Cricket' One was relatively skeptical as to whether such an aggressive and positive outlook could sustain enough to be successful on a consistent basis in Test cricket. England have proved it through four wins on the trot and hence any apprehensions one may have had, must be put to rest.
Rishabh Pant scored 146(111) in the first innings, before complementing that with a half-century in the third. He became the India wicketkeeper with the most runs scored in a single Test match outside of Asia. Ben Stokes was full of praise for Pant, pointing out how important his wicket in the second innings was.
Brendon McCullum's first four Tests as England’s red-ball coach has offered a glimpse into the future. The Kiwi duo of McCullum and Ben Stokes have set a new template in the longer format of Test cricket. McCullum said that team's form can be put down to a culture where players are aiming to produce a ‘brand of cricket’ that will give themselves, and fans, the chance to entertain.
Several Indian fans accused a section of England fans of racially abusing them during the fifth England vs India Test. Several Indian supporters alleged incidents of racial abuse from other fans on the sidelines of the Edgbaston Test that England won by seven wickets to draw the series 2-2. Ben Stokes has spoken out on the issue, saying that racism has no place in cricket.
Indian fans complained of racial abuse on the sidelines of the fifth and final Test vs England at Edgbaston. England and Wales Cricket Board and Warwickshire County Cricket Club launched an investigation into the incident. Ben Stokes tweeted that he was 'disappointed' to hear reports of racist abuse.
England captain Ben Stokes expressed his disappointment on the alleged incident of racism by a section of English fans against the Indian spectators during the recently-concluded Edgbaston Test in Birmingham. Indian fans claimed that they faced racist abuse on Day 4 of the Test. England won the Test on the final day as Joe Root's and Jonny Bairstow's centuries helped England chase down a record 378-run target.
England beat India by seven wickets in the rescheduled fifth and final Test against India. Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow hit centuries for England on Day 5 at Edgbaston. Ben Stokes kept 100 percent winning record intact as Test captain in four Tests. Game marred by racism allegations by India supporters on certain fans.
India vs England 1st T20I will be played at The Rosebowl, Southampton on July 7. Test players including Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Shreyas Iyer, and Rishabh Pant will join the T20 squad from the second game onwards. England test captain Ben Stokes will skip the Twenty20 series against India but will return for the one-day internationals.
Ben Stokes expresses disappointment at reports of racist abuse at Edgbaston. The England captain tweeted that there was 'absolutely no place for it in the game' Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq flagged several of the allegations via retweets on his Twitter account. A section of Indian cricket fans were racially abused towards the end of Day 4 of the Test match.
