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Smith hails Stokes's return in IPL

Smith hails Stokes's return in IPL

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Ben Stokes played his first IPL match this season in Rajasthan Royals' win over SunRisers Hyderabad on Sunday.

England omit Stokes in unchanged squad for third Test vs India

England omit Stokes in unchanged squad for third Test vs India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The court decision on Ben Stokes is expected this week and the ECB said it would assess his availability once the trial is over.

'Archer Should Not Be Playing Fifth Test'

'Archer Should Not Be Playing Fifth Test'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

As England and India gear up for the final showdown in the five-match series for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval, former England speedster Stuart Broad feels the hosts should make some changes to their Playing XI and rest tearaway Jofra Archer.

Stokes a doubt for first Test after father taken ill

Stokes a doubt for first Test after father taken ill

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

England all-rounder Ben Stokes will spend Tuesday at the bedside of his father Ged, who is in a critical condition in hospital in Johannesburg. The England and Wales Cricket Board said Ged Stokes, a former New Zealand rugby league player, had suffered a "serious illness" on Monday.

Stokes set to play cricket in New Zealand with an eye on Ashes

Stokes set to play cricket in New Zealand with an eye on Ashes

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Suspended all-rounder Ben Stokes has left England on a trip to visit family in New Zealand and will not be joining the Ashes squad, the England and Wales Cricket Board said.

Dropped Catches Lose Matches!

Dropped Catches Lose Matches!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Ben Stokes will take time to recover from memories of the catch he dropped, which cost England the first Test in the Ashes 2023 series against Australia.

Turning Point: No Stokes, no hopes as RR lose plot

Turning Point: No Stokes, no hopes as RR lose plot

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Rajasthan were going at nearly 13 runs an over until debutant Tushar Deshpande came into the attack in the 11th over.

England suffer injury blow ahead of Sri Lanka series

England suffer injury blow ahead of Sri Lanka series

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

England's Dan Lawrence will open the batting in place of the injured Zak Crawley in the first test against Sri Lanka and seamer Matthew Potts will replace Ben Stokes, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Monday.

Stokes fires records galore for England in second Test at Newlands

Stokes fires records galore for England in second Test at Newlands

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Following are the records set by England and Stokes en route his magnificent double century and the massive first innings total...

PIX: Australia crush England to retain Ashes with 82-run win

PIX: Australia crush England to retain Ashes with 82-run win

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 3rd Ashes Test in Adelaide on Sunday.

How Cummins, Morkel tips got Nitish ready for England

How Cummins, Morkel tips got Nitish ready for England

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Nitish Kumar Reddy made a promise to himself post the Australia tour that he would improve his bowling.

Hussain backs 'seniors' to lead England in Champions Trophy

Hussain backs 'seniors' to lead England in Champions Trophy

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes that the Three Lions should restore the position of their experienced stars in their ODI setup ahead of next year's ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

England Ready To Stun India In Dharamsala

England Ready To Stun India In Dharamsala

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Amidst a challenging tour of India, England finds themselves in the serene embrace of Dharamsala for the final Test.

Lord's Tests Always Demand Perfection

Lord's Tests Always Demand Perfection

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Lord's has a tradition of rewarding those who give their best, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

Stokes and Pope put dominant England in box seat

Stokes and Pope put dominant England in box seat

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

South Africa trail by 439 runs and will need to bat for much of the weekend to stay in the contest and avoid going 2-1 behind in the four-Test series.

Ravindra Jadeja Joins Elite 200 Club!

Ravindra Jadeja Joins Elite 200 Club!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

This achievement makes him the third Indian to surpass 3000 runs and claim over 250 wickets in Tests.

Stokes rejoins England team as father's condition improves

Stokes rejoins England team as father's condition improves

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Ben Stokes returned to practice with England on Wednesday after the condition of his critically ill father improved, but three others missed out as illness continue to plague the tourists, 24 hours ahead of the first Test against South Africa at Centurion. Stokes spent Tuesday at the bedside of father Ged, who was hospitalised the day before due to a "serious illness".

'Stokes fit and ready to fire for England'

'Stokes fit and ready to fire for England'

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Ben Stokes' return to full fitness is a boost for England

England To Travel With Chef To India

England To Travel With Chef To India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Wary of taking ill or relying just on pizzas and canned food from home, the England cricket team will travel to India with a chef for the five Test tour starting January 25.

Root hails 'Mr Incredible' Stokes after Manchester masterclass

Root hails 'Mr Incredible' Stokes after Manchester masterclass

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Ben Stokes' match haul of 254 runs and three wickets fashioned England's series-levelling victory against West Indies in the second Test on Monday, also earning him the player-of-the-match award.

Ashes tension rises as injuries shake Australia's pacers

Ashes tension rises as injuries shake Australia's pacers

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Scott Boland will step up and uncapped Brendan Doggett is tipped for a high-stakes debut to try to shore up the loss of a combined 604 Test wickets of experience.

Stokes's court date clashes with potential comeback

Stokes's court date clashes with potential comeback

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

On the same day, England play New Zealand in a T20 in Wellington, their first game in a tri-series also involving Australia.

Jadeja Didn't Use the Rough, Says Furious Manjrekar

Jadeja Didn't Use the Rough, Says Furious Manjrekar

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Manjrekar pulled no punches, singling out Ravindra Jadeja for failing to exploit the Day 5.

Pant outshines Viv, Dhoni, Rohit in record-breaking knock

Pant outshines Viv, Dhoni, Rohit in record-breaking knock

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Records tumbled at Lord's as Rishabh Pant, despite an injured finger, blasted his way into the history books

England call up Pope, Woakes to replace Malan, Stokes for India Test

England call up Pope, Woakes to replace Malan, Stokes for India Test

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

England have called up uncapped batsman Ollie Pope to replace out of form David Malan while paceman Chris Woakes comes in for all-rounder Ben Stokes for the second Test against India, which begins on Thursday at Lord's.

Stokes left out of England's T20 World Cup squad

Stokes left out of England's T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

All-rounder Ben Stokes on Thursday was not included in England's 15-man preliminary squad for the Twenty20 World Cup as he continues to take a break from cricket to focus on his mental health, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said.

PIX: Solid Root stabilises England at Lord's on Day 1

PIX: Solid Root stabilises England at Lord's on Day 1

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the third Test match between England and India at Lord's, London, on Thursday.

In Thorpe's Memory: Root Offers a Hug That Said It All

In Thorpe's Memory: Root Offers a Hug That Said It All

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Wearing special headbands in memory of Graham Thorpe, they honoured not just a legend of the game, but a man whose courage and struggles have sparked an urgent conversation around mental health in sport.

Stokes to join England in New Zealand this week

Stokes to join England in New Zealand this week

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Ben Stokes will join his England team mates in New Zealand later this week after the cricketer appeared at a magistrates' court on Tuesday to indicate a plea of not guilty to a charge of affray.

England V India 2025 Will Be Talked About For Years

England V India 2025 Will Be Talked About For Years

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Across five fiercely contested Tests, more than 7,000 runs were scored, including a record-equalling 21 individual centuries. Every match stretched into a gripping fifth day. The sun shone, the stands were full, and the cricket -- emotional, enthralling, and endlessly unpredictable -- captured imaginations around the world.

Fried chicken and chocolate: Stokes's winning diet

Fried chicken and chocolate: Stokes's winning diet

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

And what did he eat before scripting that miraculous win? Takeaway chicken and chocolate bars! Yes, you read that right.

Turning Point: Stokes's 10-ball blitz deflates India

Turning Point: Stokes's 10-ball blitz deflates India

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

In the space of just 10 balls, Ben Stokes blasted his way from 50 off 40 balls to 95 from 50 balls -- hitting 45 runs with six sixes and a four to take the match away from India's grasp.

Bairstow, Stokes power England to series-levelling win

Bairstow, Stokes power England to series-levelling win

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

India's total never looked out of reach for England's batting lineup after Bairstow and Jason Roy set the tone for the chase with an opening stand of 110.

'If leaving the ball is an art, Rahul is the artist'

'If leaving the ball is an art, Rahul is the artist'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Rahul failed to convert his resilient start into a three-digit score across both innings but was pivotal in India's fight to draw the Test and keep India alive in the series.

Is Jaiswal next Kohli?

Is Jaiswal next Kohli?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his meteoric rise in international cricket with yet another outstanding overseas tour

Stokes steers England to incredible win in 3rd Ashes Test

Stokes steers England to incredible win in 3rd Ashes Test

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Images from Day 4 of the third Test Ashes Test in Leeds on Sunday.

Root praises 'born match-winner' Stokes after Newlands heroics

Root praises 'born match-winner' Stokes after Newlands heroics

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

England captain Joe Root hailed the influence of 'golden nugget' Ben Stokes

'Stokes may well be handed a knighthood now'

'Stokes may well be handed a knighthood now'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Australian media can't have enough of 'miracle man' Stokes after Headingley thriller, compare him to Ian Botham.

England jolted ahead of Multan Test

England jolted ahead of Multan Test

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

'It's always frustrating to miss out. I've got some good things to focus on, so even though I'm not playing I've got a goal in mind.'

PIX: Gill, bowlers help India scent victory at Edgbaston

PIX: Gill, bowlers help India scent victory at Edgbaston

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between England and India at Edgbaston, in Birmingham, on Saturday.