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ENG vs IND, 1st Test: Ben Stokes hopes Headingley will serve another blockbuster

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Headingley is one of England’s storied venues, with the Ian Botham Test from the 1981 Ashes, India’s memorable win in 2002 and Ben Stokes’ stupendous effort from 2019 coming immediately to mind. On Thursday, ahead of the first Test versus India, England skipper Stokes hoped for another blockbuster contest. “Headingley is generally the best overall … Read more

ENG vs IND, Test series: Ben Stokes unworried about England’s inexperienced bowling unit

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For English cricket, 2025-26 will be a litmus test. The twin five-match series – first against India starting in Leeds on Friday and the second the Ashes in Australia later this year – present the biggest challenge for Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes ever since the coach-captain duo heralded the ‘Bazball’ era of high-risk, high-reward … Read more