England, Ben Stokes and India
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Bat, bowl, field, the cricket all-rounder has a demanding job - one that baseball star Shohei Ohtani would understand. How difficult is it?
Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill criticised for not going in for the kill and not using Jasprit Bumrah enough in the Lord's Test.
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Newspoint on MSNENG vs IND 2025: Ben Stokes doesn't need an Ashes to prove himself as a remarkable player and captain - Michael VaughanBen Stokes has been an inspirational captain and cricketer for England. Since taking up the captaincy of the England Test team, Stokes has brought the best out of his teammates and instilled in them a fighting spirit that has been lauded by experts as well as fans.
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India Today on MSNBen Stokes doesn't need Ashes for greatest England captain tag: Michael VaughanMichael Vaughan called Ben Stokes one of England's finest Test captains. He emphasised Stokes doesn't need an Ashes win to prove his greatness as a captain.
England edged India by 22 runs in a thrilling third Test at Lord’s, taking a 2-1 series lead. Ravindra Jadeja’s gritty 61 not out knock and Mohammed Siraj’s resistance stood out, while mutual respect post-match,
Stokes was simply immense. Whether exhorting his bowlers from mid-off or with ball in hand himself, he radiated a massive positive energy, like a brilliant sun. His two spells were a sapping ten overs each and he later admitted he had to go to dark places to produce them.
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India Today on MSNIND vs ENG: Ben Stokes, England's heart and soul, is beyond the statsEngland captain Ben Stokes gave a jaw dropping performance in the Lord's Test match. Braving pain, Stokes bowled a total of 44 overs, in an effort that once again furthered his legacy as a true leader in world cricket.
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Former England captain Geoffrey Boycott has criticized Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum for their unwavering support of struggling opener Zak Crawley. Boycott expressed disbelief that the England cricket management isn't seeking alternative options,
Win the toss and bat first was always the conventional wisdom in Test cricket - England are taking a very different approach
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Ben Stokes created history at the Lord's Cricket Ground by leading England to a 22-run victory over India. Stokes became the first player to achieve a huge feat and broke a record he shared with Joe Root,