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  • 'Every single day...': Washington Sundar reveals how Ben Stokes’ handshake row ignited India’s fire on England tour

    When two extremely competitive teams play each other on the field, incidents like these happen frequently, according to Sundar's analysis of the situation.

  • 'Deal with it': Ben Stokes remains firm on injury substitution despite Chris Woakes setback at Oval

    'Deal with it': Ben Stokes remains firm on injury substitution despite Chris Woakes setback at Oval

    When wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant batted for India in the fourth Manchester Test despite suffering an injury, Ben Stokes had objected to the idea of an injured substitution.

  • Think before you speak, Karma hits instantly: Ashwin on Stokes' comments on injury substitution

    Think before you speak, Karma hits instantly: Ashwin on Stokes' comments on injury substitution

    India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant had retired hurt on the first day of the drawn fourth Test at Manchester but returned to bat the next day despite scans confirming a fracture in his right foot.

  • 'When Jadeja-Washington came to bat, Harry Brook wasn't bowling': Sachin Tendulkar passes his verdict on handshake row

    'When Jadeja-Washington came to bat, Harry Brook wasn't bowling': Sachin Tendulkar passes his verdict on handshake row

    Sachin Tendulkar was blunt in his criticism of Ben Stokes approach towards the duo, saying that Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja weren't obliged to keep the England bowlers rested for the fifth Test.

  • Ben Stokes admits England ‘bitterly disappointed’ after series draw with India

    Ben Stokes admits England ‘bitterly disappointed’ after series draw with India

    Like Stokes, Brendon McCullum, the England coach, complimented 'a hell of a series' and acknowledged that the camp was upset after having to accept a draw.

  • Ben Stokes vs Ravindra Jadeja: Who is a better all-rounder - In Numbers

    Ben Stokes vs Ravindra Jadeja: Who is a better all-rounder - In Numbers

    Ravindra Jadeja has made nearly 4000 runs in 84 Tests while averaging 37.86. His 330 wickets, exactly 100 more than Ben Stokes, have come at a miserly average of 25.

  • Three-day gap in between Tests is too less for five-match series: Ben Stokes, Shubman Gill on scheduling

    Three-day gap in between Tests is too less for five-match series: Ben Stokes, Shubman Gill on scheduling

    There was a week-long gap after the first Test in Leeds and the third Test at Lord's, but teams just had a three-day turnaround between the second and third match, and fourth and the fifth game.

  • Nathon Lyon joins handshake saga: Takes a dig at Ben Stokes and England’s frustration

    Nathon Lyon joins handshake saga: Takes a dig at Ben Stokes and England’s frustration

    England currently hold a 2-1 lead in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, but India have a chance to level the series with a win at The Oval this week.

  • IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes ruled out of Oval Test, Ollie Pope named captain; England make 4 big changes

    IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes ruled out of Oval Test, Ollie Pope named captain; England make 4 big changes

    IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse are out of the final Test against India.

  • Sunil Gavaskar ruthlessly slams Ben Stokes' 'shenanigans' at Manchester: 'If I were the captain...'

    Sunil Gavaskar ruthlessly slams Ben Stokes' 'shenanigans' at Manchester: 'If I were the captain...'

    "They (England) made sarcastic remarks about the batters, who were in their 80s, getting to their centuries off the bowling of a batter. What they overlooked was..." - Sunil Gavaskar

  • '2 days fielding and no...': Kevin Pietersen backs Ben Stokes in draw controversy, rips into armchair experts

    '2 days fielding and no...': Kevin Pietersen backs Ben Stokes in draw controversy, rips into armchair experts

    Former England great Kevin Pietersen stood up for Stokes. In a statement posted on X, he also took aim at the detractors.

  • England captain Ben Stokes set to play Oval Test, says 'pain is just an emotion'

    England captain Ben Stokes set to play Oval Test, says 'pain is just an emotion'

    Having toiled through 143 overs in India's second innings at Old Trafford, Stokes indicated that England would need "fresh legs" for the fifth Test starting Thursday.

  • 'Spare us the whining': Australian media tears into England's Ben Stokes over 'spirit of cricket' remarks

    'Spare us the whining': Australian media tears into England's Ben Stokes over 'spirit of cricket' remarks

    Ben Stokes and England were not spared by the Australian media, who took aim at their emotional response during the last hour at Old Trafford, which diverted focus from India's incredible batting performance.

  • R Ashwin calls out Ben Stokes for 'double standards', asks, 'would you give up your 100 for spirit of the game?'

    R Ashwin calls out Ben Stokes for 'double standards', asks, 'would you give up your 100 for spirit of the game?'

    R Ashwin also mocked Crawley’s comments, saying that the result of the Manchester Test is an 'Indian win'.

  • ‘Would They Have Walked Off…’ Gambhir Slams Stokes, England Over No Handshakes

    ‘Would They Have Walked Off…’ Gambhir Slams Stokes, England Over No Handshakes

    India’s coach Gautam Gambhir called out Ben Stokes and the England team for refusing post-match handshakes after a tense game. “Would they have walked off if they’d won?” he asked, questioning the spirit of the game.

  • Ben Stokes gets salty, refuses to shake hands with Jadeja-Washington as India leave Old Trafford with fighting draw

    Ben Stokes gets salty, refuses to shake hands with Jadeja-Washington as India leave Old Trafford with fighting draw

    Having done all the hard work to save the game, India seemed to delight in England’s fatigue, discomfort and unhappiness. How the mood had changed compared to Saturday afternoon.

  • Drama at Manchester: Ravindra Jadeja-Washington Sundar refuse Ben Stokes request to end match before slamming 100s

    Drama at Manchester: Ravindra Jadeja-Washington Sundar refuse Ben Stokes request to end match before slamming 100s

    The camera captured England captain Ben Stokes' bemused reaction as he shook his head and walked back.

  • ‘Ben Stokes is good but Ravindra Jadeja well ahead': Kapil Dev on best all-rounder debate

    ‘Ben Stokes is good but Ravindra Jadeja well ahead': Kapil Dev on best all-rounder debate

    Stokes made headlines on Day 4 of the fourth Test against India by achieving a rare double in the format — joining Jacques Kallis and Sir Garfield Sobers as only the third cricketer to score over 7,000 runs and take 200 wickets in Tests.

  • 'Thoughts and prayers for Ben Stokes': Siraj causes ENG captain 'lot of pain', spectators too feel the blow - VIDEO

    'Thoughts and prayers for Ben Stokes': Siraj causes ENG captain 'lot of pain', spectators too feel the blow - VIDEO

    Ben Stokes continued despite the pain and is leading England's charge alongside Joe Root.

  • 'If Jadeja has even 40 percent of the belief of Stokes': Ravi Shastri big message to all-rounder on how to 'win matches'

    'If Jadeja has even 40 percent of the belief of Stokes': Ravi Shastri big message to all-rounder on how to 'win matches'

    Ravindra Jadeja's knock at Lord's was compared to England captain Ben Stokes' once-in-a-lifetime innings against Australia at Headingley in the 2019 Ashes.

  • England captain Ben Stokes slams ICC over WTC penalty: ‘One rule can’t fit all conditions’

    England captain Ben Stokes slams ICC over WTC penalty: ‘One rule can’t fit all conditions’

    Former England captain Michael Vaughan had earlier questioned the ICC for penalizing England but allowing India to get away with it.

  • India rejects Bumrah-Stokes workload comparison: 'Not here to compare our bowlers to individuals from other teams'

    India rejects Bumrah-Stokes workload comparison: 'Not here to compare our bowlers to individuals from other teams'

    Ryan ten Doeschate, the assistant coach for India, has now commented on the workload comparisons between Jasprit Bumrah and Ben Stokes, stating that not all players worldwide must emulate the England captain.

  • 'Hit Bumrah on finger or shoulder, injure him': Mohammad Kaif's serious allegations on Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer

    'Hit Bumrah on finger or shoulder, injure him': Mohammad Kaif's serious allegations on Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer

    Mohammad Kaif made a stunning observation, and alleged the plan of English bowlers was to injure Jasprit Bumrah if unable to dismiss.

  • England docked WTC points for slow over-rate in Lord's, slip to 3rd in standings

    England docked WTC points for slow over-rate in Lord's, slip to 3rd in standings

    England's tally in the World Test Championship standings dropped from 24 to 22 out of 36 points, consequently reducing their point percentage (PCT) from 66.67 per cent to 61.11 per cent.

  • How Shubman Gill's aggression forced England's shift in attitude? Ben Stokes-Jofra Archer comment

    How Shubman Gill's aggression forced England's shift in attitude? Ben Stokes-Jofra Archer comment

    Day 3's confrontation between Shubman Gill and Zak Crawley at Lord's was the most noteworthy.

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