"He has been working really hard to stay fit, available": Buttler

England and New Zealand recently concluded their ODI series, winning it 3-1. Batter Jason Roy, who scored 443 runs in eight matches during the 2019 World Cup campaign is uncertain for the tournament as he is battling back spasms, which kept him out of the series against Kiwis

17 September,2023 11:16 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Stokes smashes record 182 v NZ

But Stokes, who only recently reversed his ODI retirement ahead of next month’s 50-over World Cup in India, turned the tide in spectacular fashion. His stunning 124-ball innings, including 15 fours and nine sixes, surpassed Jason Roy’s previous England record of 180 against Australia at Melbourne in 2018

14 September,2023 07:58 AM IST | London | AFP

Jos Buttler weighs in on Ben Stokes' return ahead of ODI WC: 'It was Ben's call'

Jos Buttler denied pursuing Ben Stokes to return from his retirement from ODI cricket, saying that it was Stokes's call to come back

21 August,2023 08:26 AM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent

Tim Paine: It’s like saying I’ll choose where and when I want to play

Earlier this week, Stokes reversed his decision to retire from ODI cricket, which was made last year, for England’s upcoming series against New Zealand at home

19 August,2023 07:34 AM IST | Hobart | IANS

IN PHOTOS: All you need to know about Ashes 2023 4th Test match

Ashes 2023 4th Test: England, who were eyeing a series-levelling win against Australia, were in for disappointment as rain played spoilsport on the final day leading to the match ending in a draw and Australia retaining the Ashes. Here are some highlights from this crucial match of the series.

24 July,2023 05:38 PM IST | Raaina Jain

Reliving Ben Stokes' top-five knocks in the history of Ashes

Australia won a rancourous second Ashes 2023 Test at Lord's on Sunday by 43 runs despite a blistering century from England captain Ben Stokes that was super-charged by the controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow. Stokes seemed to be pulling a stunning victory out of impending defeat for England with an astonishing 155 that echoed another unforgettable century in a thrilling fourth-innings chase to win the Ashes test at Headingley in 2019. Again, he turned hope into expectation for a sold-out crowd and helped to reduce a never-reached 371 target at Lord's to 70. (Pic: AFP)

03 July,2023 03:03 PM IST | Srijanee Majumdar

England vs Australia: Five players to look forward to during Ashes 2023 Series

Australia has not won an Ashes series in England since 2001 but enters the game as the newly crowned world test champion after beating India on Sunday. It hammered England 4-0 in the last Ashes series in 2021-22, meaning the visitors only need to draw the best-of-five contest to keep cricket's famed urn. (Pic: AFP)

16 June,2023 04:26 PM IST | Editor

IN PHOTOS: A glimpse at Ben Stokes' ODI career and controversies

Ben Stokes' retirement from ODIs sent shockwaves through the cricketing world fans. Stokes is arguably one of the best all-rounders of the last-decade and at 31 is still at the peak of his career. Unfortunately, a hectic cricketing schedule is reportedly reponsible for bringing the curtains down on the 50-over part of his storied international career. Pictures Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Ben Stokes, AFP

19 July,2022 01:19 PM IST | Mumbai