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India vs England – “Maybe, Maybe Not”: Ben Stokes On Availability As Bowler In Ranchi Test | Cricket News
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India vs England – “Maybe, Maybe Not”: Ben Stokes On Availability As Bowler In Ranchi Test | Cricket News

[ad_1] Bowling full tilt at nets raised hopes of Ben Stokes rolling his arms over in the fourth Test against India but the England captain on Thursday preferred to keep the suspense over his availability as a bowler in Ranchi. Due to issues with his knee, Stokes has been playing only as a batter since the second Ashes Test last June. However, he was seen bowling extensively at the nets on the eve of the fourth Test. Asked about the possibility of him bowling in the match, Stokes said, "Nah, I think it's maybe, maybe not." Stokes said going in with two pacers is the best option for England...
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“Hoping For…”: Ben Stokes Provides Update Post Knee Surgery | Cricket News
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“Hoping For…”: Ben Stokes Provides Update Post Knee Surgery | Cricket News

[ad_1] Star England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Friday said that his rehabilitation after a knee surgery last month has been going on well and he's hoping to make further progress in the next two weeks. Stokes underwent a successful surgery on his left knee on November 29 in a bid to stay fit for the Test series in India, beginning January next year. The 32-year-old had been struggling with long-standing issues on his left knee before undergoing surgery. He was unable to bowl in the final three Ashes Tests against Australia this year and only featured as a batter at the recent World Cup in India, with his body unable to cope with the rigours of bowling.On Friday, Stokes took to Instagram to share a video of his workout in the gym following the surgery, which mainly involved small squats."2...
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Ben Stokes To Miss IPL 2024 Due To Workload And Fitness Management, Confirm CSK | Cricket News
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Ben Stokes To Miss IPL 2024 Due To Workload And Fitness Management, Confirm CSK | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Ben Stokes.© X (formerly Twitter)Premier England all-rounder Ben Stokes will miss the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to workload management, his franchise Chennai Super Kings announced on Thursday. Stokes had joined CSK ahead of IPL 2023 but played in only two matches as he was managing a troublesome knee injury throughout the course of the two-month long tournament. "England Test captain, all-rounder Ben Stokes has made himself unavailable for IPL 2024 to manage his workload and fitness," CSK said in a statement on their website on Thursday."The Chennai Super Kings management is supportive of Ben in his decision to manage his workload with England playing a 5-Test series in India before the IPL and then the T20 World Cup in June 2024," the state...
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Cricket World Cup 2023: England Thrash Pakistan By 93 Runs To End Campaign On A High | Cricket News
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Cricket World Cup 2023: England Thrash Pakistan By 93 Runs To End Campaign On A High | Cricket News

[ad_1] England beat Pakistan by 93 runs.© AFPEngland crushed Pakistan by 93 runs to end an otherwise forgettable campaign in the World Cup on a winning note in Kolkata on Saturday. England scored a competitive 337 for nine in their last game of the tournament, and then stopped Pakistan at 244 in 43.3 overs. Agha Salman (51 off 45 balls) was the only Pakistani batter to score a half-century. Playing in his last game in England colours, David Willey (3/56) grabbed two early wickets to peg Pakistan back at the start of their chase.A 53-run partnership for the last wicket between Haris Rauf (35 off 23) and Mohammad Wasim Jr (16 off 14) only delayed the inevitable.Batting first, Jonny Bairstow (31) and Dawid Malan (59) added 82 runs for the first wicket before star all-rounder Ben Stokes smas...
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Harry Brook, Joe Root Among Players To Get ECB Multi-Year Contract; Ben Stokes In One-Year Category | Cricket News
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Harry Brook, Joe Root Among Players To Get ECB Multi-Year Contract; Ben Stokes In One-Year Category | Cricket News

[ad_1] Seven players, including Harry Brook, were among 29 England cricketers who were awarded central contracts by the ECB for the first time, while premier all-rounder and Test captain Ben Stokes was given a one-year contract on Tuesday. The deal pre-dated from October 1 this year also includes a first-of-its-kind multi-year contracts, which were offered to 18 players including Brook, Joe Root and recuperating pacer Jofra Archer. Apart from Brook, Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Matthew Potts and Josh Tongue received the contract for the first time.Pacer Carse on Monday was named as a replacement for injured Reece Topley in England's squad for the on-going World Cup.Managing Director of England Men's Cricket, Rob Key, said: "We are rewarding those players who we e...
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Ben Stokes Set To Come Out Of Retirement To Play ODI World Cup In India, Could Skip IPL: Report | Cricket News
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Ben Stokes Set To Come Out Of Retirement To Play ODI World Cup In India, Could Skip IPL: Report | Cricket News

[ad_1] England Test captain and the world's premier all-rounder Ben Stokes is all set to come out of retirement and play the ODI World Cup in India even if it comes at the cost of missing a season of cash-rich IPL, according to British daily 'The Telegraph'. According to a report in the leading English newspaper, "Ben Stokes is prepared to make a sensational U-Turn and reverse his one day international retirement to help England's World Cup defence in India this year, even if it means missing out on next season's Indian Premier League.""The England Test captain now appears willing to play World Cup if he is asked by white-ball captain Jos Buttler," the paper further reported.The reason why Stokes could give his Rs 16 crore annual IPL deal with CSK a miss, is the five-Test series against ...
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“We Will See If He’s…”: England Coach Matthew Mott Wants Ben Stokes To Return For ODI World Cup | Cricket News
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“We Will See If He’s…”: England Coach Matthew Mott Wants Ben Stokes To Return For ODI World Cup | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Ben Stokes.© AFPEngland coach Matthew Mott wants Ben Stokes to play in the England squad for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India. Ben Stokes retired from One Day Internationals in July 2022 and, following the Ashes, repeated his desire to remain retired from the 50-over format in order to be fit for the Test series against India in early 2024. Stokes suffered a knee injury in New Zealand in February, forcing him to miss most of the Indian Premier League season. Despite being ready to captain England in the Ashes, he was primarily limited to batting owing to the injury, bowling only 29 overs in five matches.Nonetheless, Stokes has continually proven his worth as a specialised batter. England's white-ball coach, Matthew Mott, is willing to include him in the World...
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“No Bazball, No Stupid Shots”: England Great Impressed By Ben Stokes And Co’s Batting In 3rd Ashes Test | Cricket News
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“No Bazball, No Stupid Shots”: England Great Impressed By Ben Stokes And Co’s Batting In 3rd Ashes Test | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mark Wood (R) celebrates with Chris Woakes (C) after England win third Ashes Test against Australia.© AFPEngland batters put up an impressive show to successfully chase down a target of 251 runs against Australia in the fourth innings of the third Ashes Test. The win at Headingley, Leeds saw the Three Lions keep their Ashes hopes alive. Harry Brook made an impressive 75 before the recalled duo of Chris Woakes and Mark Wood completed a thrilling three-wicket win over Australia. The hosts' victory reduced Australia's lead in the series to 2-1 with two Tests to play. Legendary England batter Geoffrey Boycott was left impressed by the England batters."No Bazball, no stupid shots. Sensible stroke play," Boycott told The Telegraph."They did much better."Bat more like this today, with br...
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“Strap In And…”: Joe Root’s Warning To England Fans Ahead Of Lord’s Test vs Australia | Cricket News
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“Strap In And…”: Joe Root’s Warning To England Fans Ahead Of Lord’s Test vs Australia | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of England cricket team from 1st Ashes Test vs Australia in 2023.© AFPAfter England suffered a narrow loss to Australia in the first Ashes Test, Joe Root has backed the team and its strategy to come out better in the next game. It is worth noting that the Ben Stokes-led side was heavily criticised for its style of play known as 'Bazball' during the Ashes 2023 opener. From declaring their innings on Day 1 of the Test to the attacking intent of their batters, the team faced backlash for all of it.Root has warned the England fans to "strap in" and expect the same style of play from the team, though with some added energy when they face Australia in the second Test at Lord's, starting June 28."If we are going to grow as a team, we can't just look at a day like this with a c...
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