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Ben Stokes-led England win toss against India, opts to bowl in 5th Test

England Test captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the fifth reschedule Test of the five-match series here at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday.India are playing with the strategy of four bowlers, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj and captain Jasprit Bumrah are included in the playing XI. While Ravichandran Ashwin missed a spot in XI.India captain Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the Edgbaston Test against England after failing to recover from Covid-19 in time.The fifth Test between England and India, the great finale of a soul-sapping series from last summer, has been one of the most awaited for so long that it came out with different skippers and coaching staff on both sides.India are just one step away from clinching the five-match Test series. India lead the series 2-1. However, England are in red hot form after an emphatic series win over New Zealand 3-0 by playing an attacking game of cricket under Ben Stokes.India has never won a Test

ENG vs IND 5th Test: Predicted playing 11, toss timing and latest team news

England vs India fifth Test: Get the latest playing 11 predictions, toss updates, and team news from the rescheduled fifth Test of the five-match series. Four matches took place in 2021

ENG vs IND 5th Test: Five things India must learn from NZ to tackle England

England vs India: The Indian team can learn from the mistakes of the New Zealand team that played England just a week before and then try to tackle the English in a better way in this rescheduled Test

Ben Stokes allays fitness concerns as England squad unchanged against NZ

England captain Ben Stokes allayed concerns about his fitness after he was selected in an unchanged team for the second cricket test against New Zealand starting on Friday. Stokes was seen holding his side and in conversation with the team doctor during a practice on Wednesday when he bowled only a few deliveries. The allrounder was hampered by a side strain in the final two tests of the Ashes against Australia across December and January, while he missed most of 2021 while recovering from two finger operations, as well as because of mental health reasons. Stokes, recently appointed as captain and looking to lead England to its first test series victory since January 2021, said he was simply a bit stiff and agreed with an assessment it was just wear and tear. Pretty much, yeah," Stokes said. It's probably just being more sensible around training and stuff like that because when you get out there and cross that line, you want to do everything you can to help win a game for ...

Ben Stokes turns 31: A look at top performances by England Test captain

He was born in New Zealand and later moved to England where he has played some memorable knocks for the English National Cricket Team.

James Anderson and Stuart Broad return to England Test squad under Stokes

Veteran fast bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad were recalled to the England Test squad on Wednesday under new captain Ben Stokes. Anderson and Broad were dropped for the tour of the West Indies earlier this year, which followed a stinging 4-0 Ashes loss in Australia. But the 39-year-old Anderson and 35-year-old Broad will return for the three-test series against New Zealand next month as England begins a new era of leadership under Stokes and new coach Brendon McCullum, who is a former New Zealand international. The first squad under Stokes and McCullum contains two new faces in Yorkshire batter Harry Brook and Durham seam bowler Matthew Potts, who were called up for the first time. Joe Root was selected after giving up the Test captaincy after the series loss in the West Indies. English cricket has endured a turbulent few months with Root, coach Chris Silverwood, the director of cricket and, most recently, the CEO, all stepping down, while the team sits at the bottom of the

WI vs ENG: Ben Stokes confident of England win in second Test

England all-rounder Stokes is confident his side can win the second Test against the West Indies after the tourists declared their first innings on 507/9 and took a wicket on Day 2 at Kensington Oval.

Ben Stokes feels good to capitalise on Eng's innings against WI in 2nd Test

England all-rounder Ben Stokes expressed happiness after he scored a ton on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test here at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown on Friday

Ben Stokes opts out of IPL auctions to stay fresh for English home summer

Stokes had an underwhelming Ashes, having scored only 236 runs and picking only four wickets in England's 0-4 thrashing at the hands of Australia

Ashes: No point in sugar-coating the losses, says England's Stokes

England are 2-0 down in the Ashes and need a change in fortunes at Melbourne

England allrounder Stokes is back, and with a bit of perspective on cricket

England allrounder Ben Stokes is finding some perspective after returning to cricket from a six-month absence due to a finger injury and for a mental health break. Stokes sent down 25 overs in taking 3-113 in a draining, physical effort in the second Ashes test at Adelaide, part of the 150 overs England spent in the field over the first two days. England will resume on Saturday's third day of play in trouble at 17-2 in reply to Australia's imposing 473-9 declared. It has been a tough two days, Stokes told Australian Associated Press. It's never ideal but you have just got to love the dirt when you get that deep and understand what you're playing for. Stokes also took a wider view of England's struggles, noting the tragic jumping castle accident in Tasmania on Thursday which killed five children. The reason why the Australians were wearing the black armbands today puts a lot of things into perspective, he said. Stokes was upbeat about his return. I have loved every minute of it, h

Ben Stokes signs new three-year contract with Durham cricket club

Durham Cricket has announced that England all-rounder Ben Stokes has signed a contract extension with the Club.The 30-year-old has signed a contract until at least the end of the 2024 season. Stokes is an integral part of the England team - featuring across all formats since making his senior debut in 2011 against Ireland."I am delighted to commit to a further three years with Durham, I have had some fantastic memories playing for the Club over the years and I look forward to experiencing more of this in the future," said Stokes in a statement.Stokes made his Durham County Championship debut against Essex in 2010, playing 64 red ball games for the Club scoring 3611 first-class runs with a best of 185 against Lancashire.Director of Cricket, Marcus North added: "Ben is one of the finest players in the world and while we may not see him as much as we would like his influence around the club remains huge."It's fantastic to see Ben back fit and well following his time away from the game ...

Ashes, 1st Test: Australia crush England, win Gabba Test by nine wickets

England's overnight hopes of dominating Australia in the opening Ashes Test were dashed with the hosts coming up with a superb bowling display to thrash the tourists by nine wickets at The Gabba

Ben Stokes suffers knee injury, medical staff to assess him overnight

England all-rounder Ben Stokes suffered a knee injury during the first Ashes Test here at the Gabba, Brisbane on Thursday.Stokes suffered the injury during the 29th over of the first Test when he was chasing a ball to the boundary. He will be assessed overnight by the medical staff team, as he was clearly seen struggling the entire day."Obviously Ben has hurt himself on the field today so didn't bowl full pace at the back end of the day. Think our medical guys will assess him overnight and see how he is. Other than that the guys are okay," said England bowling coach Jon Lewis as reported by ESPNcricinfo.Talking about the team's preparations, Lewis said that the team will 'dust' themselves, and will be all set to perform on Day 3 of the Ashes."Our preparation probably played a part in the last session, but it is what it is, similar for both sides. I know the guys will front up again tomorrow, there's a lot of character, I know they've been in some pretty sticky situations before and ...

Ashes, 1st Test: Skipper Cummins takes five as England bowled out for 147

Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc got among the wickets as Australia dominated the second session on Day 1 of the ongoing first Ashes Test here at the Gabba, Brisbane on Wednesday

England allrounder Ben Stokes 'fit and hungry' ahead of Ashes

England allrounder Ben Stokes has declared himself "fit and hungry" to start the Ashes series against Australia.

It looks like Ben Stokes is on track and it's really exciting: Joe Root

England Test captain Joe Root is optimistic of Ben Stokes being available for the 2021/22 Ashes, starting from December 8 in Brisbane

Ben Stokes trains along with rest of the England squad as Ashes prep starts

Ben Stokes joined the England squad for a training session for the first time after his six-month lay off from cricket at the Metrico stadium in the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia on Thursday

'I am ready for Australia': Stokes on being added to England's Ashes squad

Stokes had taken a break from the game in July to focus on his mental wellbeing while also recovering from a finger injury he had suffered during the first leg of the IPL.

Absence of Stokes, Archer doesn't make this England side weak: Jos Buttler

Jos Butter feels despite the absence of Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer, his side will be no pushovers and would be one of the favourites to clinch the ICC T20 World Cup trophy