Ashes: Ricky Ponting wants THIS player to replace Joe Root as England Test captain
England's all-rounder Ben Stokes is the only player who can replace Joe Root as Test captain and turn their fortunes around following the team`s meek surrender in the Ashes series, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting said on Saturday.
Jan 08, 2022, 20:44 PM IST
Ashes 4th Test: Sizzling Jonny Bairstow century drives England fightback on Day 3, Watch
The 32-year-old Jonny Bairstow steadied the innings in a 128-run partnership with Ben Stokes for the fifth wicket and continued to defy the Australian bowlers when the all-rounder departed for 66.
Jan 07, 2022, 13:56 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar and Dinesh Karthik troll Australia as Ben Stokes remains not-out after getting ‘bowled’, Watch
After seeing the replay on the big screen, Ben Stokes couldn’t stop laughing even as the Australian players put their hands on their head in utter disbelief.
Jan 07, 2022, 11:19 AM IST
Ashes: Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley tests positive for COVID-19
Apart from CA chief Nick Hockley, Australia batsman Travis Head and England head coach Chris Silverwood have also tested COVID-19 positive.
Jan 03, 2022, 08:53 AM IST
S Sreesanth to Mohammed Shami: Top cricketers booked in police case, in pics
Shanthakumaran Sreesanth has recently announced that he will be back in Ranji Trophy representing Kerala. Sreesanth is not the first cricketer against whom a police complaint has been filed and even served time in jail. In these compilation of pics, we take a look at top cricketer against whom serious police complaints have been filed.
Dec 28, 2021, 11:44 AM IST
Ashes 2021-22: Ricky Ponting slams Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler's performance, says THIS
Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting feels Ben Stokes is not the 'fearful stokes' in this Ashes series, also slams Joe Root and Jos Buttler for their performances.
Dec 27, 2021, 16:18 PM IST
Ashes, 3rd Test, Day 1: Australia on top after bowling England out for 185 in 1st innings
Leading 2-0 after thumping wins in Brisbane and Adelaide, holders Australia need only a draw in Melbourne to retain the urn.
Dec 26, 2021, 14:08 PM IST
Ashes 2021-22: England batters have to be braver for Boxing Day Test, says Shane Watson
Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson is disappointed by England's performance in the Ashes so far.
Dec 23, 2021, 14:10 PM IST
Watch: Steve Smith’s stunning review sends back Ben Stokes on Day 5 of 2nd Ashes Test
Off-spinner Nathan Lyon appealed for a leg-before decision against Ben Stokes which umpire Paul Wilson negated. But Steve Smith called for DRS against the decision and the review produced three ‘reds’.
Dec 20, 2021, 10:53 AM IST
Ashes 2021-22: England all-rounder Ben Stokes suffers knee injury during first Test
Talking about the team`s preparations, Lewis said that the team will `dust` themselves, and will be all set to perform on Day 3 of the Ashes.
Dec 09, 2021, 19:30 PM IST
Ashes 2021: Australia’s Travis Head scores 85-ball century and then hit on chin by Mark Wood beamer, Watch
England paceman Mark Wood immediately went up to Head to apologise to centurion Travis Head for the beamer, which was bowled at over 136kmph.
Dec 09, 2021, 12:58 PM IST
Watch: ‘Lucky’ David Warner falls for 94 immediately after tea on Day 2
Ollie Robinson, who was the pick of the England bowlers on Day 2, was immediately on a hat-trick as Australia all-rounder Cameron Green shouldered arms off the first ball he faced to be bowled for a first-ball duck.
Dec 09, 2021, 10:53 AM IST
Ben Stokes ‘no-balls’: Ashes equipment malfunction sparks BIG controversy at Gabba
TV pictures showed his previous three deliveries at Brisbane’s Gabba ground would also have been no-balls but the all-rounder Ben Stokes was unable to correct his run-up as they had not been called.
Dec 09, 2021, 10:20 AM IST
Ashes 2021: Marnus Labuschagne fifty powers Australia against ‘unlucky’ England on Day 2
Spinner Jack Leach was introduced and David Warner blasted two sixes over his head in an over. Marnus Labuschagne cut Chris Woakes to the fence to bring up his 11th Test 50 in his 19th Test.
Dec 09, 2021, 08:21 AM IST
Ashes 2021: Ben Stokes ‘no-ball’ gives life to David Warner, umpire fails to check all-rounder’s overstepping, Watch
Why fans on social media are irate is because the umpire failed to call at least four ‘no-balls’ bowled by Ben Stokes in the same over before this wicket-ball to David Warner.
Dec 09, 2021, 06:48 AM IST
Watch: Pat Cummins pick up first wicket as Australia Test captain, sends back Ben Stokes
Pat Cummins squared up Stokes with a delivery from around the wicket, which he only managed to edge to Marnus Labuschagne in the slips for 5 off 21 balls as England slipped to 29/4.
Dec 08, 2021, 07:45 AM IST
Ashes 2021: Joe Root falls for duck, England reeling at 11/3 after batting first at Gabba
England opener Rory Burns was dismissed off the first ball of the Test, Mitchell Starc hitting the base of his leg-stump with a searing yorker.
Dec 08, 2021, 06:23 AM IST
Ashes 2021: England all-rounder Ben Stokes pens emotional note for late father ahead of first Test
Last year, on December 8 Stokes' father Ged Stokes passed away after a year-long battle with brain cancer at the age of 65. Ben Stokes penned an emotional note for his late father on the eve of the first Test of Ashes 2021.
Dec 07, 2021, 21:30 PM IST
Ashes 2021: Ben Stokes looking good for the first Test, says Joe Root
England captain Joe Root left a little doubt on whether Ben Stokes will play the first Test or not. All-rounder Stokes is coming back from a break he took in July to focus on his mental health.
Dec 06, 2021, 16:00 PM IST
Ashes 2021: England's Jack Leach eyes playing XI spot with Ben Stokes return
England spinner Jack Leach shares his view on the return of all-rounder Ben Stokes for the Ashes 2021 and the balance in the squad Stokes brings with his return.
Dec 01, 2021, 12:22 PM IST
