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Stuart Broad Doubts England Will Take the Risk with Mark Wood at Lord's Tes
Broad said, "Wood did try to bowl, and with the way he bowls, it's important not to make it worse. If Sri Lanka was in a better position, it might have been different. With them being six wickets down, you would think there's enough available to get the job done. I would be surprised if they took a gamble on him at Lord's on Thursday.". "Attention will then turn to making sure he's good for the Oval."
Ben Stokes Achieves 200th Test Wicket, Enters Elite All-Rounders Club with Sobers and Kallis
With this performance, Stokes assumes a place in the exclusive list of three cricketers in Test matches who have taken 200 wickets and scored 6,000 runs. The other two legends who share a place with Stokes in this exclusive club are West Indies' Garfield Sobers and South Africa's Jacques Kallis.
'Ben Stokes skipping Men’s T20 World Cup not a massive surprise' Michael Atherton on Ben Stokes
"It's not a major shock, considering he postponed his surgery for the 50-over World Cup. He would have undoubtedly been selected. His priority is reclaiming his all-rounder role in the Test team, especially with England's crucial 2025 schedule against India and Australia," remarked Atherton on the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.
Examining the Ebb and Flow of Stokes' Captaincy: Insights from Ian Chappell
Stokes' aggressive style had previously yielded success for England, with victories in 10 out of their first 11 Tests under his leadership. However, recent series have seen England struggle to secure wins, drawing against New Zealand and Australia before succumbing to a 4-1 defeat against India.
Reflections on the 5th Test: Ben Stokes Admits Superiority of Series Opponents
Stokes reflected on England's inability to seize upon crucial moments that could have altered the series' outcome. Despite claiming victory in the series opener at Hyderabad by 28 runs with their aggressive approach, England faltered in the subsequent four matches.
Ben Stokes Expresses Surprise Over Ranchi Pitch: 'Never Seen Anything Like It Before'
The pitch for the Ranchi Test has garnered attention due to its unique characteristics—dark brown, super dry, and cracked. Vice-captain Ollie Pope remarked earlier that the pitch already exhibits platey cracks, indicating potential challenges with turn and variable bounce right from the outset.
Ben Stokes: England Aiming for Series Win with Focus Amid Emotional Challenges
Reflecting on their performance, Stokes emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong mental outlook, stating that matches are often determined by the mindset of the players. He urged his team to channel any disappointment into motivation for the remaining two matches, aiming solely for a series win.
England Elect to Bat in Opening Test Against India
Adding to the excitement, England introduced debutant Tom Hartley, a tall left-arm spinner, into the playing XI.
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