Adam Gilchrist leads praise for England and Ben Stokes after a historic series win in Pakistan

‘Ben Stokes is a VERY, VERY, VERY good captain’: Aussie great Adam Gilchrist leads praise for England and their skipper after a historic series win in Pakistan… as the Test side continues its rampant form just six months out from the Ashes England sealed a superb series victory in Pakistan after winning the second Test … Read more

BUMBLE ON THE TEST: Ben Stokes’ entertainers are keeping eyes on Test cricket amid football hysteria

BUMBLE ON THE TEST: Ben Stokes’ entertainers are keeping eyes on Test cricket amid football hysteria and another thrilling finish could be on the cards… but seeing Gareth Southgate’s side lose to France was heartbreaking – the ref was nuts! Ben Stokes’ leadership was on display in day three of the second Test in Multan … Read more

England aim to recover from chastening start to Jos Buttler and Matthew Mott’s white-ball reign

England aim to recover from chastening start to Jos Buttler and Matthew Mott’s white-ball reign against South Africa… with series coming less than 48 HOURS after suffering defeat against India England facing South Africa less than 48 hours after ending series against India  Series defeat threw up more questions than answers for life after Eoin … Read more

Jonny Bairstow insists the IPL was better preparation for Tests than the county championship

No surprise here! Jonny Bairstow insists the IPL (which paid him £700,000!) was better preparation for Tests than the county championship – despite scoring just 25 in his first three innings against New Zealand Jonny Bairstow smashed an incredible century against New Zealand on Tuesday His 136 off 92 balls helped Ben Stokes’ men to … Read more

TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: England’s tenth-wicket partnership saves a Test match for the SEVENTH time

TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: England’s tenth-wicket partnership saves a Test match for the SEVENTH time in history… while new Aussie hero Scott Boland takes his bowling average to an incredible 8.64 By Lawrence Booth for MailOnline Published: 13:51 GMT, 9 January 2022 | Updated: 14:14 GMT, 9 January 2022 The 102 overs England survived … Read more

Australia vs England – Ashes: Live score and updates from Day Five of the second Test

Ashes Day Five LIVE: Australia need just four wickets to secure another dominant win and move 2-0 up in the Ashes as Ollie Pope falls early and Ben Stokes is out to Nathan Lyon after a smart review Australia are on the brink of going 2-0 up in the Ashes on the final day  Ollie … Read more

England all-rounder Ben Stokes commits his future to Durham by signing new three-year contract

England all-rounder Ben Stokes commits his future to Durham by signing new three-year contract until the end of 2024 County Championship Ben Stokes has signed a new three-year contract with Durham He joined as a teenager and new deal will take him past his 34th birthday The all-rounder helped the club to County Championship glory … Read more

Ben Stokes raises hopes of Ashes return as he posts training video

‘Great to be back hitting balls’: England talisman Ben Stokes raises hopes further of being fit for the Ashes as he bats for the first time in THREE MONTHS… and his last shot was a lot better than his first! Ben Stokes has not played cricket since taking an indefinite break in July The England … Read more

Joe Root ‘just wants Ben Stokes to be okay’ as England captain prepares for India Test series

Joe Root reveals ‘I just want my friend to be okay’ as England captain prepares for India Test series without star all-rounder Ben Stokes who is taking indefinite break from cricket Joe Root has said he just wants Ben Stokes to put himself first and be okay  It was announced the England all-rounder will take … Read more