All posts tagged "Ben Stokes"
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Ashes
/ 1 month agoSteven Finn says Australian media jibes risk firing up England skipper Ben Stokes ahead of Ashes
Steven Finn believes the Australian media’s decision to “provoke” England captain Ben Stokes could backfire at the Ashes.
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Ashes
/ 1 month agoMatthew Hoggard on the 2025–26 Ashes: ‘England’s run rate could be Australia’s biggest headache’
Former England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard MBE believes England’s fearless approach under Ben Stokes could be the key to unsettling Australia...
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Ashes
/ 1 month agoWhat will Perth’s new fortress have in store for England and Australia in the Ashes opener?
The 60,000-seater Optus Stadium will become the eighth Ashes venue in Australia as Perth prepares itself to launch an Ashes series...
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Ashes
/ 1 month agoKey Duels of Ashes 2025: The eternal chess match between Joe Root and Nathan Lyon
Against the backdrop of belligerent strokeplay, the duel between the red-hot Joe Root and Nathan Lyon feels quietly different.
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Ashes
/ 2 months agoAustralia v England analysis: Revisiting past Ashes openers Down Under
It is now just over three weeks until Australia and England meet in Perth to get the Ashes series underway.
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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
/ 3 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...
County Championships
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Young players to watch in the 2025 County Championship season
