England seamer Gus Atkinson has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2024 after his heroics in the Test series against West Indies.
Himself known for his delightful cover drivers, Bell thinks Virat Kohli plays his favourite shot the best among his peers.
Rising Pune Supergiant defeated Gujarat Lions by five wickets in an IPL match in Pune, on Monday.
Ahead of the fifth and final Test at Dharamsala, England's head coach, Brendon McCullum, opined that it would be "slightly mad" if the spin duo of Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir didn't get the opportunities to play in the County Championship.
Former pacer Steven Finn urged England to take a cue from Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen's centuries in their 10-wicket win in the 2012 Mumbai Test.
Australia retained the urn after rain washed out the final day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, leaving England trailing 2-1 in the series.
For Michael Vaughan, Pep Guardiola is the best sporting leader in the last 15 years and the former England skipper won't mind if Ben Stokes employs Manchester City manager's approach of never allowing players to take their places for granted.
After the end of the fifth and final Test match against India in Dharamsala, England head coach Brendon McCullum said that the visitors were more "timid" as the series went on.
England's style validated despite defeat to Australia, says McCullum
India were without several frontline players and fielded five debutants in the series.
England captain Ben Stokes on Saturday said staying true to the 'Bazball' approach did not work and conceded that India were too good in their own conditions, always finding a way to wriggle out of tight curves.
Stokes, who is still recovering from a knee surgery, hasn't bowled since the second Ashes Test in June last year.
Skipper Ben Stokes expressed pride in how England have fought toe to toe with India despite not having 'a chance in hell of competing' with the hosts.
Since embracing Bazball, England are yet to lose a Test series, while India remain unbeaten at home since 2012-13.
Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel pulled off a nervy chase as India beat England by five wickets in the fourth Test on Monday to claim an unassailable 3-1 lead.
Coach Brendon McCullum said England will continue with their attacking Bazball approach in the last two Tests.
Stokes ruled out discarding that 'Bazball' approach in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston from Friday.
The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.
Chappell urges Root to play his natural game and drop Bazball philosophy
England pace legend Stuart Broad lauded former teammate James Anderson for becoming the first-ever pacer to complete 700 Test wickets, saying that one should "marvel at his skill" besides talking about his dedication and mental resilience.
England captain Ben Stokes tried hard to be self-effacing on the eve of his 100th Test appearance, saying "milestones are what they are" but he is looking forward to the "theatre" that would come with playing the marquee game against a star-studded India.
Ponting said he was approached by Rob Key, who was then appointed as the English Cricket Board's new director of men's cricket.
'I'm not sure how happy they are about the term, but they are playing really good cricket, let's be honest about it.'
The former England captain expects experienced pacer James Anderdon to be part of England's touring squad for the Test series in India early next year.
England became the first Test team to complete a 3-0 whitewash in Pakistan after they won the third and final match by eight wickets in Karachi on Tuesday.
Legendary pacer Glenn McGrath has slammed England for playing casual cricket against Australia in the ongoing Ashes.
'I know how hard he has worked to try to get back fit and I hope it is not too bad and he can get back as soon as possible.'
'If the ball's hitting the stumps, the ball's hitting the stumps. I think that should take away the umpire's call.'
Can the subcontinent giants maintain their 12-year invincibility?
England captain Ben Stokes has changed the game of cricket in a "lot of respects", says batter Ollie Pope, as the maverick all-rounder gears up for his 100th Test appearance in a couple of days' time.
Spinners selected gives us best opportunity to beat India: Ben Stokes
Dharamsala is colder than usual for this time of the year keeping the pacers interested but considering no grass has been left on the surface.
'England can regain the urn next summer'
England will require more heroics from Ben Stokes if they are to pull off an unlikely victory
Joe Root emphasised the importance of adapting and evolving as a batter to counter the skills of world class bowlers.
Having swept away New Zealand 3-0 in their last series at home, just days earlier, England are favourites to win the Test and draw the series that is level at 2-1.
Moeen Ali said Chennai Super Kings will always have an edge over their opponents because of the unpredictable strategies of their captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Prior to the tour, England had won only two Tests in Pakistan and it was their first series win in the country since 2000-2001.
'If England are not playing to win then these Ashes Tests are not that important. They are only exhibition matches. They have got it back to front. It is not about entertaining and then winning. It is about winning first.'
Ben Stokes came up with a witty response after an Australian newspaper ridiculed him following the controversy over Jonny Bairstow's dismissal in the Lord's Test.
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