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Winning the Ashes for England in Australia this winter would be Ben Stokes' greatest miracle, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 4

'Test cricket isn't going anywhere' - Stokes optimistic despite defeat

England captain Ben Stokes admits it was disappointing to not win the series against India but says it's been a 'cracker' to have a been a part of and insists 'Test cricket isn't going anywhere' after a dramatic final day at The Oval saw India win by six runs to draw the series 2-2.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 2

'England should consider born leader Brook when Stokes is out'

England should consider giving Harry Brook the Test captaincy when Ben Stokes is unavailable, rather than promoting vice-captain Ollie Pope, says Ashes-winning former skipper Michael Vaughan.

Cricket News / FirstSportz / July 30

Ben Stokes Set to Miss Out 5th Test Match Against India, Ollie Pope Named Skipper

England captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the fifth and final Test matches against India, starting July 31, at the Oval in London. Stokes is set

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 30

Stokes out of fifth India Test with shoulder injury

Ollie Pope leads England in place of captain Ben Stokes, who has been ruled out of the fifth Test against India starting at The Oval on Thursday.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / July 29

Jamie Overton added to England squad for Oval Test

Jamie Overton, the fast bowling all-rounder, has been added to England’s 15-member squad, announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board on Monday, for the fifth and final Test match of the ongoing series against India.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 28

England Add Jamie Overton for Fifth Test Amid Bowling Fatigue Concerns

By Shah Faisal All four Tests in this gripping India-England series have gone the full five days—and so have the bowlers. England have largely managed to avoid any serious injury, the signs of wear are showing.

Cricket News / FirstSportz / July 29

Watch: Sore Loser? Ben Stokes Refuses to Shake Hands with Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar After Tense Finish to Manchester Test

The fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford ended with a salty twist, when Ben Stokes supposedly refused to shake hands with Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar after the final day’s play.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 27

Vaughan worries about England's Ashes chances if Stokes can't bowl

BBC Sport's Michael Vaughan says he's worried about Ben Stokes' fitness heading into the Ashes this winter after the England captain struggled with injuries during the fourth Test against India.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 27

India refuse to end Test before Jadeja and Sundar reach centuries

England captain Ben Stokes offers a handshake to try and end the Test match as a draw but India decide to stay out on the field until Ravi Jadeja and Washington Sundar reach their centuries.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 27

India refuse to end Test before Jadeja and Sundar reach centuries

England captain Ben Stokes offers a handshake to try and end the Test match as a draw but India decide to stay out on the field until Ravi Jadeja and Washington Sundar reach their centuries.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 27

'Miraculous cricketer' - Stokes fights through the pain to dismiss Rahul

Ben Stokes, who has been struggling with a shoulder problem, dismisses KL Rahul for 90 to leave India on 188-3 and trailing by 123 runs on day five of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 26

England bowling attack 'toothless' without Stokes - Tufnell

Ex-England spinner Phil Tufnell believes Ben Stokes' ability to "break partnerships" was missed as England failed to take a wicket in the final two sessions of day four at Old Trafford.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / July 26

England captain Stokes scores a century against India

Watch the best shots of Ben Stokes' 14th test century as England move to 593-8 with a lead of 235 runs on the fourth day of the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 24

Ben Stokes, Duckett, Crawley Push India to the Ropes at Old Trafford

By Shah Faisal Manchester, July 24, 2025 — In a day that combined valiant grit and unrelenting dominance, Ben Stokes and England’s openers flipped the script of the fourth Test in Manchester.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / July 17

England docked WTC points for slow over-rate at Lord’s

England have been subjected to a fine and docked two World Test Championship points for their slow over-rate in the Test victory against India at Lord’s.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 15

Ind vs Eng : Ben Stokes and the Game That Bent to His Will: A Lord’s Epic

By Shah Faisal England’s win over India by 22 runs on the final day of the Lord’s Test was not just a cricket match—it was a theatre of nerves, grit, and enduring belief.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 14

Stokes, Root and Archer Lift England to Beat India by 22 Runs on Day 5 of 3rd Test at Lord’s

By Shah Faisal Day 5 of the 3rd Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England was presumed to be a thrilling day, with India needing 135 runs and England six wickets to win the game.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 1

Ben Stokes Praises Rishabh Pant as England Look to Maintain Momentum Ahead of Second Test

England captain Ben Stokes has heaped praise on India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant ahead of the second Test, calling him “a joy to watch” despite being a fierce opponent on the field.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / June 21

Tongue, Stokes bag four wickets each as India squander pole position

Taking up the coveted number four spot that the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli made their own over the years in Indian cricket, Shubman Gill began his captaincy tenure with a bang, scoring 147 off 227 balls.

Cricket News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Stokes Clarifies 'Plot' Comments as Pope Secures No. 3 Spot

Ben Stokes' pre-game remarks regarding the return of Jacob Bethell following his IPL spell seemed to imply that Pope and, thus, Zak Crawley would be in jeopardy when it comes to converting 12 into an XI.

Cricket News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Ben Stokes Eyes the Top as England Chase Test Supremacy

Ben Stokes has never been one to do things halfway. Now back from injury and ready to lead England against Zimbabwe, the Test skipper has made one thing clear: his team is aiming for the No.

Cricket News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Ben Stokes to Rejoin Test Squad After Injury Layoff

Ben Stokes has stated that he is confident in his ability to play a full part as an all-rounder in this summer's Test matches between India and Zimbabwe. After racing back from the same injury last year, Stokes has been healing from a hamstring strain for the past five months.

Cricket News / Athlon Sports / February 25

Ben Stokes Pulls Out Of The Hundred To Manage Workload For Ashes

Ben Stokes may not participate in The Hundred this summer as he focuses on managing his fitness ahead of England’s highly anticipated Ashes series in Australia later this year.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / December 16

Stokes hobbles off injured as embarrassing England put to the sword by Williamson

England end an embarrassing day of cricket on 18-2, trailing New Zealand by a staggering 640 runs. Kane Williamson’s effortless knock of 156 will be overshadowed by a worrying injury to the English captain.