All posts tagged "Ben Stokes"
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Ashes
/ 2 months agoMarcus Trescothick says bowler-friendly Ashes wickets could suit England
Assistant coach Marcus Trescothick insisted spicier, bowler-friendly wickets in the Ashes could play into England’s hands.
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Ashes
/ 2 months agoKey Duels of Ashes 2025: Ben Stokes challenges Pat Cummins in the battle of nerves
Few rivalries in modern Test cricket carry the same bare emotion and tactical depth as Ben Stokes vs Pat Cummins.
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Ashes
/ 2 months agoWhen does the 2025-26 Ashes start? Everything you need to know ahead of Perth opener
As enjoyable as it was watching Phil Salt and Harry Brook belting the ball around the Hagley Oval during the second...
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Ashes
/ 2 months agoThe Ashes: The warning signs are there as Australia risk repeat fate from 2010-11
The pre-Ashes jibes are now in full swing as David Warner and Stuart Broad became the latest to stoke the fire,...
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Ashes
/ 2 months agoEngland’s Ashes preparation borders on arrogance – Lord Ian Botham
Lord Ian Botham claims England’s Ashes warm-up schedule “borders on arrogance” and worries they will head into the series underprepared.
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Ashes
/ 2 months agoAustralia captain Pat Cummins says he is unlikely to be fit for first Ashes Test
Australia captain Pat Cummins says it is “less likely than likely” that he will be fit for the Ashes series opener...
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Ashes
/ 2 months agoHow much of a blow would Pat Cummins’ potential Ashes absence be for Australia?
With still a little over six weeks away until the highly anticipated Ashes gets underway, the series has already had a...
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Ashes
/ 2 months agoJoe Root hopes England can grasp ‘great opportunity’ to win Ashes in Australia
Joe Root believes England are ready to end their decade-long Ashes drought and “bring the urn home”, insisting his own quest...
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England News
/ 2 months agoIn Review: Mercurial England continue to bewitch and bewilder
Phil Walker revisits another unpredictable and compulsively watchable summer trying to keep up with England’s men’s teams
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Ashes
/ 2 months agoRob Key: England players must ‘not get caught doing stupid things’ on Ashes tour
England managing director Rob Key warned players to be “smart” and avoid “doing stupid things” on the upcoming Ashes tour.
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Ashes
/ 3 months agoWill Jacks named surprise pick in England’s Ashes squad
Surrey’s off-spinning all-rounder Will Jacks was the lone surprise name in an otherwise predictable 16-man Ashes squad.
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoMark Butcher: Jacob Bethell in pole position following Ollie Pope’s demotion
We’re in the commentary box for the One-Day Cup final, it’s raining outside, and Nick Knight pipes up: “Who bats three?...
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County Championships
/ 3 months agoDurham relegated after their County Championship final-day disaster against Yorkshire
David Bedingham hit a season’s best 93 off 195 balls to steer an impressive Durham recovery from early strife against fellow...
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Features
/ 3 months agoOne month left for state schools to enter Knight-Stokes Cup
Applications for state secondary schools to enter the new competition will close on October 31 The Knight-Stokes Cup, launched by MCC...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoCHRIS DENT: ‘I always felt my personality wasn’t fit for high-level sport’
The recently retired Gloucestershire opener speaks to Jo Harman-McGowan about his complicated relationship with cricket PART 1: THE END On July...
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Ashes
/ 3 months agoEngland’s Joe Root hopes a European Ryder Cup success can provide Ashes inspiration
Joe Root is hoping to take inspiration from this weekend’s Ryder Cup, with both Team Europe and England’s Ashes squad looking...
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Ashes
/ 3 months agoAshes squad announcement: Key talking points from Ben Stokes’ touring party
England have revealed their 16-man squad that will head Down Under this winter, hoping to put an end to the long-suffering...
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Ashes
/ 3 months agoWill Jacks named in England’s Ashes squad with new vice-captain Harry Brook
Will Jacks has been drafted as England’s Ashes wildcard, with Harry Brook promoted to Test vice-captain ahead of the hotly anticipated...
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Ashes
/ 3 months agoSir Geoffrey Boycott warns England not to believe their own hype ahead of Ashes
Sir Geoffrey Boycott has warned England not to believe their own hype ahead of this winter’s Ashes, suggesting they do not...
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Ashes
/ 3 months agoBrendon McCullum excited for Ashes challenge and defends England’s preparations
Brendon McCullum is embracing Ashes fever as England’s head coach insisted he is satisfied with having just one warm-up before facing...
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Ashes
/ 3 months agoOllie Pope could lose England vice-captaincy as Brendon McCullum hints at Ashes switch
Brendon McCullum believes England’s Ashes squad will be “pretty easy” to select but Ollie Pope could be replaced as vice-captain by...
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Ashes
/ 3 months agoI’ve finished red-ball cricket – England’s Adil Rashid rules out Ashes return
Adil Rashid says he would reject an Ashes invitation from England this winter and not return to the Test stage after...
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England News
/ 3 months agoBrendon McCullum frustrated by ‘disrespectful’ way his England strategy is viewed
Brendon McCullum admitted his frustration with the “disrespectful” way his style of coaching the England team has been characterised.
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Ashes
/ 3 months agoBen Stokes will be ready for England’s Ashes tour – Durham boss Ryan Campbell
Durham head coach Ryan Campbell says England captain Ben Stokes will be ready for this winter’s Ashes in Australia after returning...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoPhil Walker: Adil Rashid’s quality in stark contrast to England’s spin struggles
These days when the great Adil Rashid takes the field for England, the experience provokes a swirl of emotions among the...
County Championships
County Championship 2025: Middlesex Season Preview
County Championships
Young players to watch in the 2025 County Championship season
