The daily brief
News, context, clarity.
All news stories and reports tagged with #Ben Stokes.
Brendon McCullum's dream job as England cricket head coach is under siege from serious claims about fostering a party-hard environment that alienated key players during critical tours. Even as...
Brendon McCullum's tenure as England head coach hangs in a precarious balance, not from job loss, but from mounting criticisms over the team's culture. Allegations of indiscipline and favoritism have...
England's dynamic Test skipper Ben Stokes emerged from a harrowing training accident with a renewed vow: helmets will be non-negotiable from now on. The incident unfolded in Durham during an indoor...
In a candid Instagram post, Ben Stokes assured fans that his recent facial surgery went off without a hitch. The England Test skipper suffered the injury during nets practice when a ball struck his...
Following a devastating eight-wicket defeat in the Ashes opener against Australia, former England captain Sir Geoffrey Boycott has fiercely criticized the team's performance. England's batting...
Perth Stadium witnessed a dramatic turn of events on the opening day of the first Ashes Test, with a staggering 19 wickets tumbling. Fast bowlers dominated a challenging, bouncy pitch, leaving the...
The highly anticipated 2025-26 Ashes series is set to commence on Friday, November 21st, with Perth's Optus Stadium as the venue for the inaugural Test. As long-time rivals Australia and England gear...
Cricket fans in India can catch all the thrilling action of the highly anticipated Ashes Test series between Australia and England. This five-match contest is a pivotal fixture in the current World...
As the highly anticipated Ashes 2025-26 series approaches, former England captain Michael Vaughan has thrown his support behind Ben Stokes and his team to finally claim the coveted urn on Australian...
Former Australian opener David Warner has ignited the pre-Ashes mind games, asserting that England's aggressive 'Bazball' strategy will not sway the outcome. Warner firmly backed Australia to defend...
England all-rounder Jamie Overton has announced an indefinite hiatus from Test cricket, citing the physical and mental toll of competing at the highest level across all three formats of the sport....
The recent Test series between England and India was a captivating display of cricketing skill, highlighting the performances of several England players. Playing under the aggressive 'Bazball'...
The fourth Test match between England and India was played at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, resulting in a draw. During this match, Indian team wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant sustained an...
The fourth Test match between England and India at Manchester concluded with controversy surrounding England's tactics and captain Ben Stokes' reaction. India, batting in the second innings, faced...
During the final day of the 4th Test, a contentious situation unfolded as England, led by Ben Stokes, appeared to employ questionable strategies to expedite the match's conclusion. This occurred...
England is cautiously optimistic about Ben Stokes' ability to bowl on the final day of the Manchester Test. Stokes, the team's key all-rounder and captain, is nursing a recent bout of cramps after a...
India's World Cup-winning captain, Kapil Dev, has voiced his opinion that Ravindra Jadeja is a superior all-rounder compared to England's captain, Ben Stokes. Dev's assessment came after Stokes...
Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been included in the England squad for the second Test against India, set to be played at Edgbaston. This marks Archer's return to Test cricket after a lengthy absence...
Current England captain Ben Stokes has expressed his excitement about Jofra Archer's possible return to Test cricket, a sentiment contrasting with former captain Michael Vaughan's opinion. Vaughan...
Following England's impressive victory at Headingley, Ben Stokes emphasized the importance of attitude and simplicity in their historic chase. The England captain noted the team's unwavering...
During the first Test match against England, Indian vice-captain Rishabh Pant displayed visible frustration on the field, leading to a heated exchange with the umpire on Day 3. Pant had requested an...
England may receive a significant boost with the possible return of star pacer Jofra Archer to the Test setup. Archer, 30, has been included in the Sussex squad to face Durham. He last played for...
In the opening Test match against England held at Leeds, India showcased a strong performance, with the visitors reaching 359/3. Captain Shubman Gill led the charge, smashing a century. At one point,...
England captain Ben Stokes has cautioned his team against underestimating India in the upcoming five-Test series, even with the absence of key players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran...
The much-anticipated five-Test series between India and England begins at Headingley. This series marks a new chapter for both teams in their red-ball careers. India is stepping into a post-Virat...
The nation continues to mourn the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 13, which occurred shortly after takeoff en route to London. The devastating incident resulted in the loss of...
England has unveiled its playing XI for the opening Test match against India at Headingley, part of the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle. The team selection includes Zak Crawley,...
Cricket stars KL Rahul and Ben Stokes recently participated in a promotional event hosted by Red Bull, offering fans a glimpse of their skills outside of the traditional sport. The 'Worlds Best...
In a blistering critique, cricket legend Geoffrey Boycott has called out Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes for their unwavering commitment to aggressive cricket. The 83-year-old Test record-holder...