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"He looks great...": Anderson provides fitness update on Ben Stokes
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Stokes has been ruled out of the Multan Test on Monday after he failed to recover from his hamstring injury. Earlier in August, Stokes suffered a hamstring injury during The Hundred. This ruled him out of England's triumph against Sri Lanka (2-1) and it was Ollie Pope who led the side in the
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"Credit to Brook, Root for putting a mammoth score on the board": Ollie Po
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
England captain Ollie Pope commended his team's comprehensive performance after their innings and 47-run victory over Pakistan in Multan. Highlighting the contributions from both the bowlers and batters, Pope reflected on the crucial factors that led to the win. .
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"He is an absolute champion": Atherton lauds Root on becoming England's le
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Former cricketer Michael Atherton heaped praise on Joe Root for becoming England's leading run-getter in Tests and called the 33-year-old an "absolute champion".
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It's going to take long time for someone to...: Stokes on Root becoming En
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
As Joe Root became England's leading run-getter in Test cricket, the Three Lions skipper Ben Stokes on Wednesday said that it's going to take a long time for someone to break that record.
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CBCI congratulates Monsignor George Jacob Koovakad on his appointment as C
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) congratulated Monsignor George Jacob Koovakad on his appointment as a Cardinal by His Holiness Pope Francis, announced on October 6, 2024, a press release said on Monday.
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England stand-in captain Pope open to using Root's "golden arm" against Pa
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
England's stand-in captain Ollie Pope acknowledged the damage Joe Root is capable of causing with his "golden arm" to opposition batters if the pitch turns out to be favourable for spinners over five days in the opening Test against Pakistan in Multan.
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Pakistan captain Shan Masood wary of England threat without Ben Stokes in
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood is not expecting a dip in England's performance without their designated captain, Ben Stokes, in the opening Test in Multan from Monday.
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Feels like much more inexperience, raw pace attack: Atherton on England's
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Pakistan will be hosting England for a three-match Test series, with first one at Multan from Monday onwards. The side does not feature pacers like James Anderson and Mark Wood, who previously played the 2022 series which England won 3-0. Also, skipper Ben Stokes will miss the first Test as
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Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Aamir Jamal form pace trio as Pakistan announ
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have announced its playing XI for the first Test against England in Multan, with notable comebacks and strategic selections. Shaheen Shah Afridi has been reinstated to the team, leading a three-pronged seam attack alongside Naseem Shah and Aamir Jamal. Both
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Ben Stokes signs new central contract with England amid ongoing injury con
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Ben Stokes has signed a new central contract with England, committing his long-term future to the team, which is expected to cover the 2025-26 Ashes tour.
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In chase of Sachin's elusive Test feat, Joe Root focused on contributing t
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The vibrant batter, Joe Root, weighed on breaking the iconic Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in Test format as he is keen to play red-ball format for a "lot longer" and produce performances, contributing towards England's victory.
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"I tried my hardest to get myself fit": England's Ben Stokes on missing Mu
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Stokes has been ruled out of the Multan Test on Monday after he failed to recover from his hamstring injury. In the absence of Stokes, wicketkeeper-batter Ollie Pope will lead the Three Lions against Pakistan in the first Test.
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