Stuart Broad
Stuart Broad Defends Brendon McCullum’s Coaching Approach Amid Alastair Cook’s Criticism
Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has responded to Alastair Cook’s concerns about England’s training methods under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. Cook had recently expressed doubts over the “relaxed” approach within the England setup, particularly in light of their early exit from the 2025 Champions Trophy and a winless white-ball series in India. Speaking […]
By CricShots - Mar 7, 2025
Robert Key
Robert Key: “Stupid Not To Consider Ben Stokes” For England’s ODI Captaincy
England’s managing director, Robert Key, has made it clear that overlooking Ben Stokes for the ODI captaincy would be a mistake. With Jos Buttler stepping down after England’s disastrous ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, the team is in search of a new leader to rebuild its struggling white-ball unit. Given Stokes’ exceptional leadership record and […]
By CricShots - Mar 7, 2025
Robert Key
Would be stupid not to consider Stokes for ODI captaincy, says Rob Key
England’s managing director Rob Key believes it would be a mistake not to consider Ben Stokes as captain of the ODI team. However, England are coming from another poor ICC tournament, having exited the 2025 Champions Trophy in the group stage without a single win as well. After this, Jos Buttler stepped down as captain, […]
By SMCS - Mar 7, 2025
Ben Stokes Hilarious Update Post-Surgery Of Being The ‘Bionic Man’
England Test captain Ben Stokes has humorously dubbed himself a “Bionic Man” following successful surgery on his left hamstring. The injury occurred during the third and final Test of the New Zealand series, marking England’s last game of 2024. Stokes took to Instagram to share an update, posting a photo of his braced left leg […]
By CricShots - Jan 8, 2025
Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes Ruled Out For Three Months Following Hamstring Injury
In a significant blow to England cricket, Test captain Ben Stokes has been sidelined for three months after suffering a recurrence of his torn left hamstring during the third Test against New Zealand last month. This injury has ruled him out of all formats of the game, adding to the long-standing concerns about his fitness. […]
By CricShots - Dec 24, 2024
Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes Walks Off The Field Amid Hamstring Injury In Hamilton Test
England skipper Ben Stokes faced another injury setback during the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton, leaving the field in the 56th over of the second innings due to hamstring problems. This latest issue adds to the growing list of fitness concerns for the England captain, which could significantly impact his team as they […]
By CricShots - Dec 16, 2024
Ben Stokes
‘We would like to have a lot more communication with ICC about over-rate rule,’ says Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes, the England Test captain, showed his displeasure over the ICC’s lack of communication with the players and urged the ICC to re-evaluate the over-rate standards for the World Test Championship. Stokes’ frustration came from England’s latest over-rate offence in the first Test against New Zealand as both teams were penalized despite finishing the […]
By SMCS - Dec 5, 2024
Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes Finds World Test Championship Concept “Confusing”
With nine wins from 19 matches, England currently sit sixth in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings with a points percentage of 40.79. So far, it does not look too bright for them to reach the 2025 final. However, their captain Ben Stokes has said that he doesn’t think much of the WTC standings, revealing […]
By CricShots - Nov 28, 2024
Jos Buttler
“I can’t speak for them individually but I hope they have white-ball aspirations” – Jos Buttler on Joe Root and Ben Stokes
England white-ball captain Jos Buttler has said that there is still no clarity regarding the availability of the senior duo of Joe Root and Ben Stokes for the 2025 Champions Trophy as well. They have not played international white-ball cricket since the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, which made the talks of a potential […]
By SMCS - Nov 18, 2024
Ben Stokes
England weren’t able to stand up to Pakistan’s challenges, says Ben Stokes
England captain Ben Stokes has shared that his side were not able to respond to the challenges Pakistan threw at them in the last two Test matches as well. After losing the first Test by an innings and 47 runs, Pakistan bounced back in the three-Test series to beat England 2-1 following their decision to […]
By SMCS - Oct 27, 2024