#ben stokes captain

[stokesy55]

Fuck sake

Please please only miss the Sri Lanka tests 🤞

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the duality of man

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England's Ben Stokes ruled out for the remainder of the summer

England's Ben Stokes ruled out for the remainder of the summer #BenStokesinjury #Englandcricketnews

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England captain Ben Stokes helped off field with possible hamstring injury ahead of Sri Lanka series

England captain Ben Stokes had to be helped off the field after suffering an injury while playing for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred domestic cricket competition on Sunday, raising concerns he could miss the upcoming test series against Sri Lanka. The 33-year-old Stokes pulled up while running between the wickets as the Superchargers chased a victory target of 153 against Manchester…

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Harbhajan Singh says, “Jos Buttler has never looked so clueless as captain.”

The former off-spinner of Indian Cricket Team Harbhajan Singh expressed his shock at the poor performance of England in the ongoing ODI World Cup, saying they look far from a champion side in the tournament. The comment of Harbhajan came after England were handed an 8-wicket defeat by Sri Lanka at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Bhaji questions the captaincy of Jos Buttler and the decisions that the team management took, especially when it came to bringing back Ben Stokes out of retirement. In a YouTube video, Bhaji said, “Jos Buttler has never looked so clueless.

Ben Stokes was asked to come out of retirement before the World Cup but got injured. He has failed to make a significant impact in the matches he has played.

Harbhajan further said, “England loved to chase in white-ball cricket and had batters who only dealt in fours and sixes. However, they forgot about boundaries; they are not even sure of how to take singles; it seems as if they have forgotten how to play this format; they do not look like world champions.”

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Ben Stokes to donate match fee for entire Test series to flood victims - SUCH TV

Ben Stokes to donate match fee for entire Test series to flood victims – SUCH TV

England Test captain Ben Stokes announced on Monday that he will donate his entire match fee for the upcoming series against Pakistan to the victims of flood and rebuilding the affected areas. Earlier this year, rain-induced floods had inflicted an estimated loss of $3 billion on the country, caused over 1,700 deaths and displaced eight million people. Stokes, in a tweet on Monday, announced to…

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PCB to Announce Pakistan vs England Test Series Schedule Soon

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is all set to reveal the schedule for the highly anticipated Pakistan vs England Test series. With three thrilling matches ahead, fans can’t wait to see who comes out on top. The first two Tests will take place in Multan, but all eyes are on England's captain, Ben Stokes, who is recovering from an injury.

Follow all the updates on the series at https://todaynewspakistan.com/pcb-announce-pakistan-vs-england-test-series/ 🌍

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Fearless England win Rawalpindi Test

by Rex Clementine

England had done everything right in the first Test against Pakistan from scoring at fanatic pace to setting attacking fields on a wicket that offered little assistance for bowlers and deserved victory which they achieved under fading light to go 1-0 up in the three match series. Having set Pakistan a stiff target of 343, England secured a 74 run win as Ollie Robinson and James Anderson shared eight wickets between them.

England had posted 657 runs in the first innings and although Pakistan responded by scoring 579 all out, a result was still possible as England had maintained a healthy run rate. They had scored at 6.5 runs an over in the first innings and were even better in the second innings going at 7.36. Ben Stokes declaration at 264 for seven was a sporting one and kept the game open without letting it to drift away for a high scoring draw.

It was a good fightback from Pakistan and heading into the final session of the game all four results were possible. Pakistan required 86 runs to win while England needed five wickets while in all previous days bad light had ended play early and a draw too was on the cards. Given the extraordinary things this game had witnessed you couldn't rule out a tie either. In the game's near 150 year history, there had been only two tied games.

Azhar Ali was batting with an injured finger and as long as he was there, Pakistan had their hopes. The former captain is an experienced campaigner and had dug his side out of trouble on numerous occasions. But England had been too good to be denied a victory and they had their man when Robinson executed the plan nicely. Azhar flicked one off the hip but a man had been stationed at leg-slip for this exact moment and Joe Root gobbled up the chance to start off celebrations as this was a huge moment in the game.

The last pair of Naseem Shah and Mohammad Ali weren't going down without a fight and they had resisted some fine bowling for more than half an hour. There was just ten minutes left for the scheduled close of play when Jack Leach got a leg before wicket decision in his favour. Naseem Shah reviewed it and England players waited agonizingly before ball tracking confirmed that the ball was hitting leg-stump.

England celebrated a hard fought win and now need to regroup before the next Test on Friday. This has been a remarkable effort by them on their return to Pakistan and the game itself was under threat after several player caught a stomach bug.

[stokesy55]

Ben backs his man 🥰

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IPL 2024 Auction Retained and Released Players List

🏏 IPL 2024 Auction Overview

The auction is scheduled for December 19, 2023.

All 10 franchises have finalized their list of retained players.

🔄 Teams' Strategic Approach

Teams are strategically retaining a mix of experienced players and promising talents.

Retained players reflect each team's plans and aspirations for the upcoming IPL season.

🟢 Punjab Kings

Retained players include Shikhar Dhawan, Matthew Short, and overseas stars like Liam Livingstone and Sam Curran.

Released players include Shahrukh Khan and Baltej Singh.

🟠 Sunrisers Hyderabad

Retained players: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abdul Samad, and experienced players like T Natarajan.

Traded in Shahbaz Ahmed from Royal Challengers Bangalore.

🔵 Delhi Capitals

Key retentions: Rishabh Pant, David Warner, and Anrich Nortje.

Released players include Mustafizur Rahman and Chetan Sakariya.

🟣 Rajasthan Royals

Retained captain Sanju Samson, star players like Jos Buttler, and added experience with Ravichandran Ashwin.

Traded in Avesh Khan.

💛 Chennai Super Kings

Retained experienced players: MS Dhoni, Moeen Ali, and promising youngsters like Ruturaj Gaikwad.

Released players include Ambati Rayudu and Ben Stokes.

⚫ Kolkata Knight Riders

Key retentions: Shreyas Iyer, Andre Russell, and young talents like Venkatesh Iyer.

Released players include Shakib Al Hasan and Umesh Yadav.

🟡 Lucknow Super Giants

Retained captain KL Rahul, star players like Quinton de Kock, and promising youngsters.

Traded in Devdutt Padikkal and Romario Shepherd.

🔴 Gujarat Titans

Retained key players: Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, and overseas stars like Kane Williamson.

Traded out Hardik Pandya to Mumbai Indians.

🔵 Mumbai Indians

Retained core players: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and overseas stars like Tim David.

Traded in Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans.

🟢 Royal Challengers Bangalore

Retained Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and promising young players.

Traded in Cameron Green from Mumbai Indians and Mayank Dagar from Sunrisers Hyderabad.

🔄 IPL Auction 2024 Traded Players

Significant player trades include Avesh Khan, Shahbaz Ahmed, Devdutt Padikkal, and Hardik Pandya.

🏆 Conclusion

IPL 2024 Auction Retained and Released Players By ALL 10 Franchises.

Teams aim to build a strong, balanced squad for the matches ahead.

The auction, set for December 19, 2023, promises excitement and intriguing team compositions.

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Curious squad announcements

England squad for ODI series against New Zealand: Jos Buttler (captain), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes.

I mean, it’s incredibly similar to the squad of four years ago that won and won dramatically, which is mainly good. I mean, they absolutely won on a wing and a prayer, but the same team will have the same wings and prayers, so. I’m curious if S Curran will be in the starting XI. Probably - hopefully - and it seems to me that he’s the one projected to take on the Ben Stokes, batting-six-and-there-at-the-end role, and he doesn’t seem ready for that now so I guess the inclusion of Stokes is good. Just, you know, it’s better if everyone arrives in India with the Captain able to move.

I’m a bit surprised by the inclusion of Jason Roy. He hasn’t done much for a while. I guess I’m pleased in the sense that I like loyalty to players, but I was expecting Jacks, Crawley and Foakes and they have all contributed more to recent matches (although admittedly in different formats). But I’m also pleased because I have loyalty to players and if J-Roy can find some form with Jonny, England will stand in incredible stead.

Leaving out Harry Brook though.

Chuffed for David Willey.

England squad for T20 series against New Zealand: Jos Buttler (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue, John Turner, Luke Wood.

Yay, Will Jacks! I think he might be the crucial test player of the future so it’s nice to see him beginning to be included. Also great to see more Rehan Ahmed.

I wondered about Crawley, but the red ball and white ball teams seem to be pulling away from each other to some degree, so I’m not that surprised.

No Dan Lawrence in either format, which is a shame.

I don’t recall Gus Atkinson when Surrey have played Middlesex but I guess he must be something. Surrey are certainly an extremely strong side - the white ball team isn’t a million miles from a Surrey 1st XI. Which brings me to…

Seriously. Has Foakes set fire to a pavilion? Murdered a groundskeeper? Chained himself to The Oval and refused to leave?

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England captain Ben Stokes to play in The Hundred, ECB says

England captain Ben Stokes will play in The Hundred this year after the conclusion of England’s Test series with West Indies, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday. Stokes, who last played in the competition in 2021, will be available to his team Northern Superchargers, coached by Andrew Flintoff, for four matches after the third Test concludes in Birmingham, the ECB said in…

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England Captain Ben Stokes staggering reply to Australia's "Crybabies" remark on the dismissal of Bairstow

The captain of the England cricket team, Ben Stokes, is on fire both on and off the field. On Day 5 of the second Ashes Test, his views on Jonny Bairstow related to the spirit of cricket debate may create a difference of opinion, but there is no doubt about the fact that his brilliant innings was one of the best in recent times, and it nearly took England over the line at Lord's.

In his recent public comment, Stokes came up with an unexpected yet funny reply to an Australian newspaper article that portrayed the England captain in nappies and had the headline "crybabies".

"Poms take whingeing to a new level with ‘cheating’ drivel," declared ‘The West Australian’ after England head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Stokes heavily lectured Australia on the spirit of cricket following Bairstow's dismissal.

Stokes, in his witty reply to the newspaper's column, wrote: "That’s definitely not me; since when did I bowl with the new ball?"

[backyardcricketer]

Bowlers seeking their bowling captains after getting a key wicket is everything!

1 - Jack Leach seeking Ben Stokes 2 - Ish Sodhi seeking Tim Southee

Bonus:

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And Revue Starlight adopts Arcana Arcadia Main Act "Stage Before Dawn" as an anime

Plot: A Beautiful Day in Galatic Empire change into chaos when The Death with The Red Wings and Rose Hi-jacking their warship "Le Pendu" (French: The Hanged Man) from Armory Seven then The Death with his Co. departs from the Armory Seven to defeating The Scarlet Princess and Lovers in earth and moon to become most Dangerous Terrorist in Solar System and Leading the Role.

Cast: Emperor: Akira Yukishiro (CV: Hotaru Nomoto) Empress: Liu Mei Fan (CV: Yume Takeuchi) Tower: Hikari Kagura (CV: Suzuko Mimori) Lovers: Claudine Saijo (CV: Aiba Aina) Death: Tamao Tomoe (CV: Tomori Kusonoki) Red Wings: Kotoha Tanaka (CV: Risa Taneda) Rose: Chisato Shirasagi (CV: Sumire Uesaka) Scarlet Princess: Maki Nishikino (CV: Pile) New Genesis: Tsumugi Shiraishi (CV: Minami Saki) Shiburin: Rin Shibuya (CV: Ayaka Fukuhara) Lily: Riko Sakurauchi (CV: Rikako Aida) DK: Dia Kurosawa (CV: Arisa Komiya) Swordman Morgan: Shizuka Mogami (CV: Azusa Tadokoro) Red Misfire: Ran Mitake (CV: Ayane Sakura) The Tactical: Yukina Minato (CV: Aiba Aina) Dark Nemuri Hime: Miki Hoshii (CV: Akiko Hasegawa)

Angels from Rising Sun: Shohei Ohtani (CV: Himself)

Headingley Reaper: Ben Stokes (CV: Himself)

Captain Anaheim: Mike Trout (CV: Himself)

Trent Lightning: Joe Root (CV: Himself)

Super Max: Max Verstappen (CV: Himself)

Mr.360: AB de Villiers (CV: Himself)

King of Bangalore: Virat Kohli (CV: Himself)

Badshah: Babar Azam (CV: Himself)

Hitman: Rohit Sharma (CV: Himself)

El Diablo: Fabio Quartararo (CV: Himself)

V-System: Will Power (CV: Himself)

Cervera Alien: Marc Marquez (CV: Himself)

Springboks Crusher: Siya Kolisi (CV: Himself)

New Cast will announce soon…

OP: Eternity is Dying and Living ED: Liar Rouge

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8Its April Fools Days

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Ben Stokes looks at the ‘big picture’ after eighth win in nine matches as captain #benstokes #engvspak