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Stokes retires: Five reasons why fans will miss Big Ben in ODIs even more

It is all the more important that Stokes' finest work in the 50-over format is relived. Here's a list of his five best moments from ODI cricket

Dussen, Nortje guide S Africa register 62-run win over England in first ODI

Rassie van der Dussen and Anrich Nortje shined for South Africa, helping the visitors hand England a 62-run defeat in the first ODI of the three-match series at Riverside Ground on Tuesday

England all-rounder Ben Stokes announces retirement from ODI cricket

Star England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Monday made a surprise announcement to retire from ODI cricket

Ben Stokes rested from England's T20I series against South Africa

In order to manage his workload, England Men's Test captain Ben Stokes will be missing out on the T20I series against South Africa and The Hundred competition which is due to start next month.England's selection panel has named squads for the ODI, starting from Tuesday and the T20I series against South Africa which get underway later this month.Durham seamer Matthew Potts is called up to the ODI squad for the first time after making an impressive debut in England's four Test matches earlier this summer.Yorkshire spinner Adil Rashid returns to both squads after missing the series against India, having been permitted by the ECB to make the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.Yorkshire batter Jonathan Bairstow is included in the T20 squad after he was rested for the India series.England ODI squad: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jonathan Bairstow, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Craig Overton, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, Phil Salt, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David ...

ENG vs IND 1st ODI: Predicted playing 11, toss timing and latest team news

England vs India 1st ODI: Get the latest playing 11 predictions, toss updates, and team news from the 1st ODI match of the three-match series between India and England beginning at the Oval in London

ENG vs IND 5th Test Highlights: Root-Bairstow lead England to historic win

England vs India 5th Test Highlights: Former English captain Joe Root alongside his Yorkshire compatriot Jonny Bairstow led his side to a historic chase of 378 runs against India at Edgbaston

ENG vs IND 5th Test Day 2 Highlights: Bumrah shines on a rain-marred day

England vs India 5th Test Day 2 Highlights: Stand-in skipper Bumrah was the hero of the rain-marred day as he not only broke the world record for most runs hit in an over in Tests but also took 3-35

Ben Stokes-led England win toss against India, opts to bowl in 5th Test

England Test captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the fifth reschedule Test of the five-match series here at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday.India are playing with the strategy of four bowlers, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj and captain Jasprit Bumrah are included in the playing XI. While Ravichandran Ashwin missed a spot in XI.India captain Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the Edgbaston Test against England after failing to recover from Covid-19 in time.The fifth Test between England and India, the great finale of a soul-sapping series from last summer, has been one of the most awaited for so long that it came out with different skippers and coaching staff on both sides.India are just one step away from clinching the five-match Test series. India lead the series 2-1. However, England are in red hot form after an emphatic series win over New Zealand 3-0 by playing an attacking game of cricket under Ben Stokes.India has never won a Test

ENG vs IND 5th Test: Predicted playing 11, toss timing and latest team news

England vs India fifth Test: Get the latest playing 11 predictions, toss updates, and team news from the rescheduled fifth Test of the five-match series. Four matches took place in 2021

ENG vs IND 5th Test: Five things India must learn from NZ to tackle England

England vs India: The Indian team can learn from the mistakes of the New Zealand team that played England just a week before and then try to tackle the English in a better way in this rescheduled Test

Ben Stokes allays fitness concerns as England squad unchanged against NZ

England captain Ben Stokes allayed concerns about his fitness after he was selected in an unchanged team for the second cricket test against New Zealand starting on Friday. Stokes was seen holding his side and in conversation with the team doctor during a practice on Wednesday when he bowled only a few deliveries. The allrounder was hampered by a side strain in the final two tests of the Ashes against Australia across December and January, while he missed most of 2021 while recovering from two finger operations, as well as because of mental health reasons. Stokes, recently appointed as captain and looking to lead England to its first test series victory since January 2021, said he was simply a bit stiff and agreed with an assessment it was just wear and tear. Pretty much, yeah," Stokes said. It's probably just being more sensible around training and stuff like that because when you get out there and cross that line, you want to do everything you can to help win a game for ...

Ben Stokes turns 31: A look at top performances by England Test captain

He was born in New Zealand and later moved to England where he has played some memorable knocks for the English National Cricket Team.

James Anderson and Stuart Broad return to England Test squad under Stokes

Veteran fast bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad were recalled to the England Test squad on Wednesday under new captain Ben Stokes. Anderson and Broad were dropped for the tour of the West Indies earlier this year, which followed a stinging 4-0 Ashes loss in Australia. But the 39-year-old Anderson and 35-year-old Broad will return for the three-test series against New Zealand next month as England begins a new era of leadership under Stokes and new coach Brendon McCullum, who is a former New Zealand international. The first squad under Stokes and McCullum contains two new faces in Yorkshire batter Harry Brook and Durham seam bowler Matthew Potts, who were called up for the first time. Joe Root was selected after giving up the Test captaincy after the series loss in the West Indies. English cricket has endured a turbulent few months with Root, coach Chris Silverwood, the director of cricket and, most recently, the CEO, all stepping down, while the team sits at the bottom of the

WI vs ENG: Ben Stokes confident of England win in second Test

England all-rounder Stokes is confident his side can win the second Test against the West Indies after the tourists declared their first innings on 507/9 and took a wicket on Day 2 at Kensington Oval.

Ben Stokes feels good to capitalise on Eng's innings against WI in 2nd Test

England all-rounder Ben Stokes expressed happiness after he scored a ton on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test here at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown on Friday

Ben Stokes opts out of IPL auctions to stay fresh for English home summer

Stokes had an underwhelming Ashes, having scored only 236 runs and picking only four wickets in England's 0-4 thrashing at the hands of Australia

Ashes: No point in sugar-coating the losses, says England's Stokes

England are 2-0 down in the Ashes and need a change in fortunes at Melbourne

England allrounder Stokes is back, and with a bit of perspective on cricket

England allrounder Ben Stokes is finding some perspective after returning to cricket from a six-month absence due to a finger injury and for a mental health break. Stokes sent down 25 overs in taking 3-113 in a draining, physical effort in the second Ashes test at Adelaide, part of the 150 overs England spent in the field over the first two days. England will resume on Saturday's third day of play in trouble at 17-2 in reply to Australia's imposing 473-9 declared. It has been a tough two days, Stokes told Australian Associated Press. It's never ideal but you have just got to love the dirt when you get that deep and understand what you're playing for. Stokes also took a wider view of England's struggles, noting the tragic jumping castle accident in Tasmania on Thursday which killed five children. The reason why the Australians were wearing the black armbands today puts a lot of things into perspective, he said. Stokes was upbeat about his return. I have loved every minute of it, h

Ben Stokes signs new three-year contract with Durham cricket club

Durham Cricket has announced that England all-rounder Ben Stokes has signed a contract extension with the Club.The 30-year-old has signed a contract until at least the end of the 2024 season. Stokes is an integral part of the England team - featuring across all formats since making his senior debut in 2011 against Ireland."I am delighted to commit to a further three years with Durham, I have had some fantastic memories playing for the Club over the years and I look forward to experiencing more of this in the future," said Stokes in a statement.Stokes made his Durham County Championship debut against Essex in 2010, playing 64 red ball games for the Club scoring 3611 first-class runs with a best of 185 against Lancashire.Director of Cricket, Marcus North added: "Ben is one of the finest players in the world and while we may not see him as much as we would like his influence around the club remains huge."It's fantastic to see Ben back fit and well following his time away from the game ...

Ashes, 1st Test: Australia crush England, win Gabba Test by nine wickets

England's overnight hopes of dominating Australia in the opening Ashes Test were dashed with the hosts coming up with a superb bowling display to thrash the tourists by nine wickets at The Gabba