Tag: Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes is an England International Cricketer. He made his first international appearance in an ODI against Ireland at Castle Avenue, Aug 25, 2011. He was awarded Man of the Match for his role with the bat and ball in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Final.

Full Name: Benjamin Andrew Stokes

Birth Date: June 04, 1991

Birthplace: Canterbury, New Zealand

Jersey Number: 55

Height: 6 ft 0 in

Role: Batting Allrounder

Batting Style: Left-Handed Bat

Bowling Style: Right-arm fast-medium

Major Teams

New Zealand, Durham, England, England Lions, England Cricket Board XI, Melbourne Renegades, Rising Pune Supergiant, Canterbury, Rajasthan Royals

Ben Stokes’s International and IPL Debut

Test Debut vs Australia at Adelaide Oval, Dec 05, 2013

ODI Debut vs Ireland at Castle Avenue, Aug 25, 2011

T20 Debut vs Windies at Kennington Oval, Sep 23, 2011

IPL Debut vs Mumbai Indians at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Apr 06, 2017

Ben Stokes Records

Record for the fastest century by an England batsman (85 balls) against New Zealand in the 1st Test at Lord’s in 2015.
Record for the fastest double hundred by an England batsman and second fastest in the world (163 balls) against South Africa in Cape Town in 2015.
Holds the joint record with Peter Parfitt for the most Test tons by England left-handers from 6 to 11 position.
9th ever England cricketer to hit more than 3 centuries and take more than 40 wickets in Tests.
He and Jonny Bairstow hold the highest 6th wicket stand of 399 runs in a Test match against South Africa.
Man of the Final in Cricket World Cup 2019.
He is the fastest to 250 runs in Tests for which he took 196 balls.
The second-highest number of sixes in a Test inning – 11 sixes.
Most runs in a Test innings at the sixth position – 258 runs.
Most runs in the first session of a day in Tests – 130 runs.

Ben Stokes to bowl in the fourth test to give English side balance

Ben Stokes Set to Bowl in Fourth Test, Restoring Balance to English Side

England could sink to their first series defeat since Ben Stokes took over as captain if they lose the upcoming fourth Test against India in Ranchi. England have squandered a 1-0 lead in their ongoing five-match Test series in India after losing the second and third Tests. While the second Test in Visakhapatnam was a […]

Ben Stokes reflects on Joe Root’s lean patch

Ben Stokes Reflects on Joe Root's Recent Form Slump: Insights and Support

England’s premier batter in Test cricket, Joe Root, has been facing a tough time in the ongoing five-match series against India. With Rohit Sharma and his team holding a 2-1 lead, Root’s form has been a cause for concern for the visitors. Root, who was the leading run-getter when England last toured India for a […]

“McCullum and Stokes are besotted with attack,” Boycott Criticizes McCullum and Stokes’ Aggressive Approach After Second Test Defeat

After a brief break, the Test cricket has returned to India. After the South Africa tour, India was scheduled to play a five-match Test series against England. The first two matches of the series are done already. The series is now standing on 1-1. Before commencing the Test series, a lot of buzzes created over […]

Technology Error in LBW Decision Criticized by Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes Criticizes Technology Error in LBW Decision

Following England’s 106-run loss to India in the second Test in Visakhapatnam, England captain Ben Stokes criticized the Decision Review System (DRS) review that led to Zak Crawley’s LBW dismissal, calling it “unfair.” Chasing a daunting target of 399 runs, England fought valiantly on Day 4, with Zak Crawley playing a pivotal role with his […]

Ben Stokes’ Sensational Catch Shines as England Grapple with India in Second Test

Ben Stokes' Spectacular Catch Highlights England's Fielding Prowess in Second Test Against India

England’s Ben Stokes stole the limelight on Day 3 of the second Test against India with a breathtaking catch that sent Shreyas Iyer packing, highlighting England’s fielding excellence in the ongoing contest. Stokes’ Gravity-Defying Catch Amidst a fiercely contested match, Stokes’ exceptional athleticism came to the fore as he executed a stunning backward-running catch to […]

Understanding the buzz behind Bazball

Decoding the Excitement: Exploring the Buzz Behind Bazball

Winning a test match in India is the most difficult cricketing achievement in the last decade. It is one of the rarest sights in cricket. In the last decade, India had lost just 3 test matches at home before the start of the England series. But enters Ben Stokes and his Bazballing England side.There was […]

Ben Stokes Reflects on Chennai Super Kings Stint and Praises MS Dhoni and Stephen Fleming’s Partnership

Ben Stokes Opens Up About Chennai Super Kings Experience and Admires MS Dhoni and Stephen Fleming's Bond

England all-rounder Ben Stokes recently shared his thoughts on his stint with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) during the Indian Premier League (IPL), shedding light on the relationship between franchise captain MS Dhoni and coach Stephen Fleming. Stokes, who was signed by CSK for Rs 16.25 crore, played a limited role due to fitness issues, participating […]

England Coach Brendon McCullum Mulls All-Spinner Lineup for Second Test Against India

England's Brendon McCullum Considers All-Spinner Lineup for Second Test Against India

England’s Test head coach Brendon McCullum is contemplating an all-spinner lineup for the second Test against India in the ongoing series, following their triumphant start with a spin-dominated side in the first match. McCullum’s strategic thinking reflects England’s adaptability to pitch conditions and their intent to exploit spinning tracks against the hosts. Led by Ben […]

1st Test, Perth, November 22, 2024, 07:50 AM

1st Test, North Sound, November 22, 2024, 07:30 PM