File image of Ben Stokes© BCCI IPL 2024 retentions dropped many bomb shells as some big names were released by the franchises. From Cameron Green‘s departure to Royal Challengers Bangalore to Hardik Pandya‘s reported return to Mumbai Indians, this mini auction will be game-changer for many teams. Another shocking release came in the form of … Read more
File photo of England cricketer Ben Stokes© BCCI Set to go under the knife to address his nagging knee injury, England Test captain Ben Stokes is likely to seek release from IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings, keeping in mind his country’s packed calendar in red-ball cricket. It is also understood that Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led franchise … Read more
He might have reversed his ODI retirement decision to play the World Cup but England Test captain Ben Stokes would like to “think hard” about his future in 50-over format after his impending knee surgery. The England Test captain will undergo a surgery to fix his dodgy left knee later this month as he would … Read more
During Pakistan’s last match of Cricket World Cup 2023 on Saturday, their skipper Babar Azam hogged the limelight for the wrong reason. Pakistan’s game which was against England kicked off with captain Jos Buttler winning the toss and opting to bat first. On the first ball of the 41st over of the England innings, Shaheen … Read more
All-rounder Ben Stokes never considered quitting the World Cup early to expedite his planned knee surgery, despite England’s upcoming Test tour to India in two-and-a-half months. “Going home would have been “the easy way out,” he said. Stokes announced before England’s 33-run defeat to Australia in Ahmedabad last week that he will have surgery later … Read more
Mohammed Shami in action during Cricket World Cup 2023© AFP Legendary Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Wasim Akram was all praise for Mohammed Shami once again and he tried to decode the main reasons behind his success in the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2023. Shami has been a revelation since making his way to the … Read more
Ben Stokes became the first England player to score more than 10,000 runs and bag over 100 wickets in international cricket. Following the left-handed batter’s 108-run knock against the Netherlands in the 40th match of the ODI World Cup at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Wednesday, he scored a total of 10,081 … Read more
Cricket World Cup: Ben Stokes scored a ton vs Netherlands.© AFP England all-rounder Ben Stokes, who produced a match-winning performance against the Netherlands and also brought up his maiden ton in the World Cup, was more pleased with the team’s victory rather than achieving his personal milestone. Stokes took on the opposition bowlers, scoring at … Read more
ENG vs NED, World Cup Live: England take on Netherlands in Pune.© AFP ENG vs NED, Cricket World Cup 2023 Live Updates: England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bat against Netherlands at the MCA Stadium in Pune. The Jos Buttler-led side is already out of the semi-finals race, but wins against … Read more
England skipper Jos Buttler admitted that “it hurts” to see his defending champions knocked out of the Cricket World Cup. England were defeated by 33 run by arch-rivals Australia on Saturday to suffer a sixth loss in seven games at the tournament. “It certainly feels like a low point. I’ve had a few but definitely … Read more
Adam Zampa produced three timely strikes in the middle overs as Australia knocked out defending champions England out of the ODI World Cup with a 33-run win in Ahmedabad on Saturday, their fifth consecutive victory. Australian batters were guilty of not converting starts but still managed to post 286 against arch-rivals England. Marnus Labuschagne (71 … Read more
Mohammed Shami led an inspired bowling display as India hammered England by 100 runs on Sunday to stay unbeaten in the Cricket World Cup 2023 and all but push the defending champions out of the semi-final race. Chasing a tricky 230 for victory in Lucknow, England collapsed to 129 all out in 34.5 overs to … Read more