News for 'Ben Stokes'

'Different Colours, Same Bond'

'Different Colours, Same Bond'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali and Joe Root caught up befpre the CSK-RR game.

India First Team To Lose Test Despite 5 Centuries

India First Team To Lose Test Despite 5 Centuries

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

A superb century from Ben Duckett helped steer England to a sensational five-wicket win in the first Test against India after a thrilling day five on Tuesday.

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 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.

'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.

PIX: England's Dharamsala Diary

PIX: England's Dharamsala Diary

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The curtains dropped on another exciting India vs England Test series, with the visiting side falling to a crushing defeat in the final match in Dharamsala.

Turning Point: Stokes c Karthik b Cummins

Turning Point: Stokes c Karthik b Cummins

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The Englishman cut Cummins upishly only to see wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik leap to his left and pull off a two finger catch, which the commentators ruled was the catch of the tournament.

Stokes reckons two seamers gives England good chance

Stokes reckons two seamers gives England good chance

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

England have retained old warhorse James Anderson who is seven shy of reaching the landmark 700 wickets and become the first pacer to achieve the feat.

PIX: Noman Ali's heroics lead Pak to series-leveling victory

PIX: Noman Ali's heroics lead Pak to series-leveling victory

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Pakistan beat England by 152 runs in the second Test in Multan on Friday to level the three-match series at 1-1.

Vaughan says 'Pant like Stokes is enjoyable to watch'

Vaughan says 'Pant like Stokes is enjoyable to watch'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

'Sehwag put the fear into opposing bowlers and Pant has the same ability at six to do the same. He will make mistakes and get out for low scores at times but he will also win so many games.'

6 Reasons Why India Lost Leeds Test

6 Reasons Why India Lost Leeds Test

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

This was India's seventh defeat in their last nine matches as their poor run in Test cricket continues following successive series defeats against New Zealand at home and in Australia.

Buttler doffs his hat to 'match-winner' Stokes

Buttler doffs his hat to 'match-winner' Stokes

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

'He (Stokes) always stands up in the biggest moments. He is a man who can take a lot of pressure on his shoulders and perform, and yeah, with him in the middle you know you have got a good chance.'

Didn't ask umpire to cancel four off overthrow: Stokes

Didn't ask umpire to cancel four off overthrow: Stokes

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

One of the biggest turning points of the July 14 final was the overthrow on the fourth ball of the final over bowled by Trent Boult.

Returning Moeen, Bairstow in England's team for 1st Ashes Test

Returning Moeen, Bairstow in England's team for 1st Ashes Test

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

James Anderson, Broad and Ollie Robinson will lead the pace attack with Moeen, who retired from tests in 2021, returning to the side after Jack Leach was ruled out of the series due to a back injury.

'Stokes will do a great job as England captain'

'Stokes will do a great job as England captain'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

He's been Rooty's (Joe Root) right-hand man for a while now. I know Rooty does turn to him a lot. He's been involved in a lot of talks we have behind the scenes, England coach Silverwood said.

These are hardest conditions I've faced: Stokes

These are hardest conditions I've faced: Stokes

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Stokes had no hesitation in admitting that these are the "hardest conditions" to bat on.

'England players must raise game in Stokes' absence'

'England players must raise game in Stokes' absence'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the two matches at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton for family reasons and the England and Wales Cricket Board said he would shortly fly to New Zealand, the country of his birth.

IPL has made Stokes a better cricketer: Botham

IPL has made Stokes a better cricketer: Botham

Rediff.com29 May 2017

English cricket legend Ian Botham said all-rounder Ben Stokes' stint in the recently-concluded tenth edition of the Indian Premier League has turned him into a mature player.

Here's what Stokes must do to develop his batting

Here's what Stokes must do to develop his batting

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Brearley said that the 28-year-old had to make batting his top priority in the longest format of the game.

Stokes gearing up for IPL despite coronavirus lockdown

Stokes gearing up for IPL despite coronavirus lockdown

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

England all-rounder Ben Stokes says he is working hard to stay in shape for next month's Indian Premier League, even though he knows the tournament is unlikely to go ahead. Stokes is one of the 13 England players due to feature in the lucrative franchise-based Twenty20 competition, which has been postponed to April 15 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Gill Accuses England Of Violating Spirt Of The Game!

Gill Accuses England Of Violating Spirt Of The Game!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

England openers' delaying tactics at Lord's not within spirit of the game: Shubman Gill

How dominant India outplayed England to take 2-1 series lead

How dominant India outplayed England to take 2-1 series lead

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

India set England a huge target and then skittled the tourists out for 122 to romp to a 434-run victory in the third Test and go 2-1 up in the five-match series on Sunday.

Stokes playing in IPL 2023 depends on...

Stokes playing in IPL 2023 depends on...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

England Test captain Ben Stokes is very categorical that his participation in the IPL 2023 will depend on the national team's calendar.

Archer set to return as England seek lively pitch at Lord's

Archer set to return as England seek lively pitch at Lord's

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

England have requested a pitch with 'plenty of life in it' as they look to unleash returning pacers Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson in the third Test against India at Lord's.

I see Stokes becoming one of England's greatest: Cork

I see Stokes becoming one of England's greatest: Cork

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

The former seamer thought things changed for better for the World Cup hero after the Bristol bar brawl three years ago.

'Stokes not an automatic choice for third Test'

'Stokes not an automatic choice for third Test'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Ben Stokes is back in England's squad for his own well-being but the all-rounder is not an automatic choice for the third Test against India, England coach Trevor Bayliss said on Thursday.

McCullum pinpoints 'gamble' that backfired

McCullum pinpoints 'gamble' that backfired

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

England were second-best in all departments in a heavy Test loss to India at Edgbaston after they misread the pitch and made the wrong decision at the toss, coach Brendon McCullum said after his team lost by 336 runs on Sunday.

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Ahead of England's five-match Test series against India at home, head coach Brendon McCullum hailed young all-rounder Jacob Bethell

Flintoff comparisons 'nice' but Stokes wants to be himself

Flintoff comparisons 'nice' but Stokes wants to be himself

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Ben Stokes is flattered by comparisons with former England captain Andrew Flintoff but would prefer forging his own path while helping his team win more matches, the all-rounder has said.

Anderson's 'Lovely' Recovery Dip

Anderson's 'Lovely' Recovery Dip

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

This breathtaking backdrop sets the stage for an iconic moment as England's James Anderson stands on the cusp of a historic achievement -- just two wickets away from the coveted 700 in Test cricket.

Shubman Gill named ICC Player of the Month for July 2025

Shubman Gill named ICC Player of the Month for July 2025

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill dominated with the bat in England, as he amassed a huge tally of 567 runs at an average of 94.50 in the three Tests played in July.

Root, Stokes tons put England in command vs Windies

Root, Stokes tons put England in command vs Windies

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

The West Indies were 71 for 1 at stumps in their first innings on Day 2 at Kensington Oval, 436 runs behind England, for whom Joe Root (153) and Ben Stokes (120) made contrasting centuries.

'Never said India lost deliberately': Stokes calls it 'clickbait'

'Never said India lost deliberately': Stokes calls it 'clickbait'

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Former Pakistan bowler Sikander Bakht claimed that Ben Stokes, in his book, has said that India lost intentionally to England to remove Pakistan from the World Cup.

1st Test: How England's fiery Stokes repaid faith shown by selectors

1st Test: How England's fiery Stokes repaid faith shown by selectors

Rediff.com22 May 2015

England's Ben Stokes provided a timely reminder of his immense talent with a sparkling innings of 92 which turned the first test against New Zealand on Thursday.

3rd Test: Saud and spinners put Pakistan in charge

3rd Test: Saud and spinners put Pakistan in charge

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Saud Shakeel's crafty 134 fetched Pakistan a handy first-innings lead before their spinners blew away England's top order to boost their hopes of a memorable series victory on day two of the deciding third Test in Rawalpindi on Friday.

Stokes in foul-mouthed altercation with spectator

Stokes in foul-mouthed altercation with spectator

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

England all-rounder Ben Stokes could face disciplinary action after a foul-mouthed row with a spectator after his dismissal in Friday's fourth Test against South Africa at The Wanderers. Stokes was shown on television exchanging insults with a middle aged man as he walked off the field after being caught cheaply for two runs in England's first innings on the opening day of the fourth Test at the Johannesburg venue, known as 'the bullring' for its often hostile atmosphere.

'Stokes is becoming the best all-rounder England's ever had'

'Stokes is becoming the best all-rounder England's ever had'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'It's just incredible that we've got him on our team and he's great to watch.'

'I don't want to lose this series': Archer fires warning

'I don't want to lose this series': Archer fires warning

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

England tearaway Jofra Archer is willing to do everything in his power to secure a ticket on the plane that will fly to Australia

Stokes and Sanju were sensational: Smith

Stokes and Sanju were sensational: Smith

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Rajasthan Royals skipper Steve Smith was all praise Ben Stokes and Sanju Samson after the eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the IPL match in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Stokes punishes India as England amass huge total

PHOTOS: Stokes punishes India as England amass huge total

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

All-rounder Ben Stokes lived a charmed life to register his fourth century as England punished a sloppy India to post a huge first innings total on the second day of the opening Test in Rajkot, on Thursday.