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"Opting out of the IPL and the World Cup will hopefully be a sacrifice that allows me to be the all-rounder I want to be for the foreseeable future" - Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes prioritises fitness over T20 World Cup participation for England

England's celebrated all-rounder and Test captain Ben Stokes has opted out of the upcoming T20 World Cup in June.

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<h2>"Opting out of the IPL and the World Cup will hopefully be a sacrifice that allows me to be the all-rounder I want to be for the foreseeable future" - Ben Stokes</h2>

In a move that underscores his commitment to Test cricket, England's celebrated all-rounder and Test captain Ben Stokes has decided to exclude himself from the upcoming T20 World Cup selection. His decision is rooted in a desire to concentrate on his physical fitness and recalibrate his capabilities as an all-rounder.
Stokes, 32, underwent knee surgery in the off-season and found himself bowling only a minimal number of overs during England's extensive five-Test series tour in India. This experience has propelled him to opt out of both the Indian Premier League, which commenced last month, and the imminent T20 World Cup slated for June in the West Indies and the United States.
England, the reigning champions of the T20 World Cup, had Stokes to thank for the title as he scored his maiden T20I fifty to lead them to victory against Pakistan in the final.&nbsp;
The Three Lions face a bustling schedule post the T20 World Cup in June, including Test series at home against the West Indies and Sri Lanka, followed by a T20 and one-day series against Australia in September. Stokes's strategic withdrawal from the World Cup and the IPL is aimed at ensuring his readiness and peak form for these crucial encounters.
Stokes elaborated on his decision, noting, "Opting out of the IPL and the World Cup will hopefully be a sacrifice that allows me to be the all-rounder I want to be for the foreseeable future." He highlighted the recent tour of India was a reality check on his bowling fitness post-surgery and how he needs to be in his best shape for England's future Tests.
Looking ahead, Stokes is eager to represent Durham in the County Championship as a preparatory step before diving into England's Test summer.

A 4th successive defeat and seventh in 12 Tests was confirmed within just 8 sessions of play, with England on a downward slide after winning 10 of their first 11 under Stokes and Brendon McCullum.

‘Write us off at your own peril’ – Ben Stokes bullish about England prospects | India vs England

Ben Stokes declared "write this team off, write me off at your own peril" after his England side ended their tour of India with an abject defeat inside 3 days in Dharamsala.

A 4th successive defeat and seventh in 12 Tests was confirmed within just 8 sessions of play, with England on a downward slide after winning 10 of their first 11 under Stokes and Brendon McCullum.

Ben Stokes declared "write this team off, write me off at your own peril" after his England side ended their tour of India with an abject defeat inside 3 days in Dharamsala.
'Sometimes taking risks does come to your downfall, but when there is reason as to why you're taking these risks and it doesn't quite work out, then you know, that's fine. It is a tough game cricket, can be, can eat you up, but these tour in particular is always sort of one that can lead you astray or make you a better player. I've done a lot of India tours now, obviously disappointed with my own performance for the team, but, write this team off, write me off at your own peril,' said Stokes.
A fourth successive defeat and seventh in 12 Tests was confirmed within just eight sessions of play, with England on a downward slide after winning 10 of their first 11 under Stokes and Brendon McCullum.
The duo's methods have come under scrutiny during a 4-1 series defeat and Stokes has underperformed, averaging 19.9 with the bat, but the England captain was bullish about his team's future prospects.
"Not just myself but the team are big enough to say we've been completely outplayed in the last four games," Stokes said. "I'm always man enough to say we got beaten by the better team.
"Failure is a great teacher to sports teams. You either let failure and disappointment eat you up and shoot you down or you learn from failure and you make sure you don't lose the enthusiasm of what we do.
"This series shouldn't affect anything we've managed to achieve before this tour. It's the first time, particularly these last four games, that this team has been dominated pretty much the whole time.
"We will use this as inspiration to become a better team and to become better players. I am obviously disappointed with my performance, but write this team off, write me off at your own peril."
While Joe Root made 84 before he was last man out, he lacked a useful foil as England were skittled for 195, needing 259 to make India bat again, as Ravichandran Ashwin banked five for 77 on his 100th Test.
England have reached 400 just once in this series - in their famous triumph in Hyderabad in the opener - and what has been billed as an attack-minded mantra under this leadership has been questioned.
"The media name 'Bazball' - everyone says, 'what is it?' - in my opinion it's wanting to be a better player," Stokes said.
"In the face of defeat and failure, 'Bazball' will hopefully inspire people to become better players and become even better than what we are.
"I think we've done a lot of things right. One thing India have done is stay true to what makes them successful. We have done that but not been able to execute how we'd like to.
"Whenever we managed to wrestle back any type of momentum with the ball or bat, India were always able to then put it back on to us. That was where the Tests after the first one were won and lost."
Stokes, who played his 100th Test in Rajkot, refused to make any excuses at the end of an anticlimactic few months for England in all formats. As well as this defeat, they were knocked out of the Cricket World Cup at the group stage and lost both ODI and T20 series in the West Indies.
"If we we weren't disappointed, if we weren't frustrated at how the series has ended up, I don't really know what other emotions you could have," Stokes said.
"Use it as fuel. I always feel like I can't work any harder, but I'll come away from this tour and go home and work even harder than what I have done out here for the summer coming up."

"Just looking at results, you don't really get a full understanding of actually how much that we've progressed as a team out here on this tour," Ben Stokes remarked ahead of Dharamsala Test

Watch: England captain Ben Stokes says results don't indicate how far they've progressed as team

"Just looking at results, you don't really get a full understanding of actually how much that we've progressed as a team out here on this tour," Ben Stokes remarked ahead of Dharamsala Test

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<h2>"Just looking at results, you don't really get a full understanding of actually how much that we've progressed as a team out here on this tour," Ben Stokes remarked ahead of Dharamsala Test</h2>

In a strategic move ahead of the concluding Test against India in Dharamsala, England's selection committee has made a notable change to their squad. Express fast bowler Mark Wood has been recalled to the team in place of Ollie Robinson, as England looks to end the series with a victory. Despite trailing with a 3-1 series deficit after Ranchi, the team remains hopeful for a strong finish.
The England team has decided to continue with their dual-spinner strategy, featuring Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir, even amidst the cooler conditions anticipated at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, nestled in the Himalayan foothills. Although Bashir was sidelined from practice on Wednesday due to a stomach upset, expectations are high that he will recover in time for the match, which also marks a significant milestone for middle-order batsman Jonny Bairstow, who will be celebrating his 100th Test appearance.
Ben Stokes, England's captain, shared insights into the team's preparation and strategic considerations given the local conditions and pitch analysis. "Before we even got here we thought it was probably going to be a three seam and one spin but turning up yesterday and seeing the wicket and again today, going with two seamers and two spinners is probably the right call," Stokes explained. He further commented on the pitch's condition, suggesting that it appears exceptionally conducive for batting, to the point of jesting about the dilemma it would pose for a one-day match captain when deciding on the toss.
Beyond the immediate concerns of lineup adjustments and pitch assessments, Stokes reflected on the broader implications of the tour for England's cricket team. Despite the series loss, he emphasized the team's progress and individual player development throughout the tour. "Just looking at results, you don't really get a full understanding of actually how much that we've progressed as a team out here on this tour," he remarked, underscoring the formidable challenge posed by India's impressive home record and his optimism about the team's future trajectory.
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"3-1 doesn't look great, but the way in which we've come at India is what I'm most proud of," Stokes told British media.

We didn't have a chance in hell of competing with India: Ben Stokes | India vs England

Skipper Ben Stokes expressed pride in how England have fought toe to toe with India despite not having "a chance in hell of competing" with the hosts in the ongoing series.

"3-1 doesn't look great, but the way in which we've come at India is what I'm most proud of," Stokes told British media.

Skipper Ben Stokes expressed pride in how England have fought toe to toe with India despite not having "a chance in hell of competing" with the hosts in the ongoing series.
India registered a 5-wicket win in the 4th and penultimate Test to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series against England, who suffered their first Test series defeat under the leadership of captain Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum.
"3-1 doesn't look great, but the way in which we've come at India is what I'm most proud of," Stokes told British media.
"We didn't have a chance in hell of even competing with India. But even today(Monday), that wasn't an easy win for India, and I think they would admit that," he added.
In the fourth Test, England tried to fashion a fight-back before India crossed the line on the fourth day in Ranchi. Chasing 192, India slipped to 120/5, before Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel stitched a 72-run unbroken partnership.
"This young, inexperienced team has been successful over the past two years, but coming to India is a completely different beast, something that this team has not been exposed to."
"The way in which we have reacted to everything, even being on the wrong end of three results, is something I'm incredibly proud of." The visitors had started off with a thrilling win in the opener but the hosts have come back strongly taking the next three fixtures in an emphatic manner.
"I'm very proud of the way every player has thrown everything at India. No one has ever taken a backward step," Stokes said.
England have let slip several promising opportunities in the series. Their batters have displayed poor judgement, giving away the advantage to the hosts.
Opting to bat first, England had a first-innings lead of 46 but weren't able to capitalise on it as they were bowled out for just 145 in their second essay, undone by the Indian spin trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja.
Stokes conceded that the Indian spinners' skill in those conditions made it "nigh-on impossible" to play with their attacking game.
"Looking back at when we had our chance to bat yesterday, cricket is always skill against skill. Ashwin, Jadeja and Kuldeep and the conditions we found ourselves in against them was very, very challenging.
"When India have a sniff in conditions like that, any team is going to find it hard to not only keep the scoreboard ticking but rotate the strike. You've got to give them a lot of credit for the way in which they bowled in very favourable conditions. On this occasion, their skill was better than ours yesterday.
"When you've got three world-class spinners operating in conditions like that, you know you're going to be up against it. That period yesterday after lunch was the game.
"Nothing is impossible, I wouldn't say that. But it was nigh on impossible to operate how we wanted to," he added.

Ben Stokes dismissed suggestions England lack a ruthless edge and expressed pride at how his team have fared in Indian conditions.

What does ruthless mean? Stokes dismisses 'throwaway comment' as England lose series

Ben Stokes dismissed suggestions England lack a ruthless edge and expressed pride at how his team have fared in Indian conditions.

Ben Stokes dismissed suggestions England lack a ruthless edge and expressed pride at how his team have fared in Indian conditions.
England succumbed to a first Test series defeat under the leadership of captain Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, as India moved into an unassailable 3-1 lead with a five-wicket victory in Ranchi.
India hit back from 177 for seven in reply to 353 to keep the first-innings deficit to 46 then England crumbled from 110 for three to 145 all out on a turning track and could not stop the hosts chasing 192.
The tourists have let slip promising opportunities on several occasions in this series but Stokes is not one for regrets and instead commended Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja for swinging this Test India's way after they shared all 10 wickets in England's second innings.
The chase was far from straightforward for India, who slipped to 120 for five as Joe Root and Tom Hartley snared Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma before Shoaib Bashir claimed a three-wicket haul.
But an unbroken stand of 72 from Shubman Gill (52 not out) and Dhruv Jurel (39no) got India home to dash England's dream of a series decider in Dharamshala, with the final Test starting on March 7.
India extended a proud winning record at home to 17 successive Test series against an England side who have relied on a rookie spin attack after Jack Leach's tour-ending injury in the opening match.

Praising James Anderson's enduring skill and adaptability, Stokes highlighted the inspirational figure Anderson presents to younger fast bowlers, notwithstanding the focus on the series' current standing over personal milestones.

Video: Ben Stokes highlights strategic changes for England ahead of 4th Test against India in Ranchi

Ben Stokes has shed light on the tactical adjustments within the England squad, notably the inclusion of Ollie Robinson for the 4th #INDvENG Test.

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<h2>Praising James Anderson's enduring skill and adaptability, Stokes highlighted the inspirational figure Anderson presents to younger fast bowlers, notwithstanding the focus on the series' current standing over personal milestones.</h2>

In anticipation of the crucial fourth Test against India, Ben Stokes has shed light on the tactical adjustments within the England squad, notably the inclusion of Ollie Robinson. This decision, according to Stokes, enhances the team's versatility on the Ranchi pitch. "Bringing Robbo (Robinson) in gives us good options, especially looking at this wicket," Stokes remarked during a pre-match press conference, emphasizing the balance between spin assistance and the advantage Robinson's seam bowling could bring due to his height and precision.
The choice to bring in Robinson, who last appeared in the Ashes series, was made at the cost of replacing Mark Wood and leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed with Shoaib Bashir. This move underscores the emphasis on maintaining peak performance levels, particularly in fast bowling, a domain where Wood has excelled. "His number one skill is how fast he bowls and the effort he put in last week was monumental," Stokes praised, highlighting the strategic considerations behind the squad selection.
Stokes also delved into the pitch conditions in Ranchi, suggesting a mixed bag of opportunities for spinners and seamers alike. The inclusion of Bashir, known for his high release and the resultant bounce, is seen as a tactical move to exploit these conditions. Despite the speculative nature of pitch analysis, Stokes cautioned against over-relying on preconceived notions, advocating for adaptability based on actual play conditions.
The discussion also turned towards veteran pacer James Anderson, whose proximity to the landmark of 700 wickets was acknowledged by Stokes. Praising Anderson's enduring skill and adaptability, Stokes highlighted the inspirational figure Anderson presents to younger fast bowlers, notwithstanding the focus on the series' current standing over personal milestones.
As for Stokes's own role with the ball, speculation has been rife following his bowling practice at the nets. Despite this, Stokes remained non-committal about his bowling contributions for the upcoming test, underscoring the team's preparedness to adapt to the Ranchi pitch's demands, which may favor spin but does not discount the value of having two pacers.
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England captain Ben Stokes added spice to the talks on Ranchi pitch for the fourth Test against India, saying he has not seen anything remotely like the 22-yard strip here in the past.

I've never seen something like that before: Ben Stokes on Ranchi pitch | IND vs ENG

England captain Ben Stokes added spice to the talks on Ranchi pitch for the fourth Test against India, saying he has not seen anything remotely like the 22-yard strip here in the past.

England captain Ben Stokes added spice to the talks on Ranchi pitch for the fourth Test against India, saying he has not seen anything remotely like the 22-yard strip here in the past.
India are leading the five-match series 2-1 and the penultimate Test will start here on Friday.
However, discussion about the &ldquo;platey cracks&rdquo; on the pitch as described by England batter Ollie Pope has dominated the build-up to this Test.
Stokes added a touch of intrigue as well.
"It looked interesting, didn't it? I don't know. I can't say much. I don't know, I've never seen something like that before so I have no idea. I don't know what could happen," Stokes was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo.
It indeed was an ominous reading of the playing surface, if you are from the England camp.
But then Stokes had a reason for it as well. "If you looked down one side of opposite ends it just looked different to what I am used to seeing, especially out in India.
It looked green and grassy up in the changing rooms, but then you go out there, it looked different. Very dark and crumbly and quite a few cracks in it," Stokes offered.
The nature of the pitch also delayed England making a decision on their playing 11. Pacer Ollie Robinson will come in for Mark Wood but the call to add fourth spinner in Shoaib Bashir or an extra batter in Dan Lawrence will have to wait for now.
Lawrence can also double up as a handy off-spinner.
"He's (Robinson) got unbelievable skills to be a successful bowler anywhere in the world. What we've seen in England is he's very skillful, but we've seen more than that in Pakistan.
"It's similar but different here, but the skill he possesses, he can find any movement, and his release point is always going to be dangerous," said Stokes.
So, will Stokes finally wear his bowling cloak? The Durham man remained a bit secretive.
"My knee itself was absolutely fine today bowling. It was just good to push past that 20-minute barrier, which is what I've been working around at the moment. It might be a bit stiff but we'll wait and see," he noted.
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"I am not saying yes, I am not saying no - Ben Stokes had said when he was asked about whether he would be reprising his all-rounder's role after the 434-run defeat.

Ben Stokes mulls bowling comeback amid England's struggles, McCullum cautiously optimistic

England captain Ben Stokes is considering an early return to bowling but head coach Brendon McCullum doesn't want the all-rounder to push himself unnecessarily.

#BenStokes #INDvENG

<h2>"I am not saying yes, I am not saying no - Ben Stokes had said when he was asked about whether he would be reprising his all-rounder's role after the 434-run defeat.</h2>

Back-to-back heavy defeats against India have compelled England captain Ben Stokes to consider an early return to bowling with head coach Brendon McCullum admitting that although it's a good sign, they don't want the all-rounder to push himself unnecessarily.
Stokes, who is still recovering from a knee surgery, hasn't bowled since the second Ashes Test in June last year.
"Well, it's good that he's actually getting into a state where he thinks he might bowl," McCullum was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo on Monday.
"But Ben is clever; he's really clever as well. He won't bowl unless he thinks he's legitimately able to bowl. The problem would be if he starts getting into a spell and then he can't get out of the spell. So we'll see what unfolds.
"If he does get that bit between his teeth, then let's see where the danger lies there and try and pull him away from it. But it's a good sign," McCullum added.
Ahead of the Rajkot Test, Stokes had said he "pinky promised" his physiotherapist he won't be bowling in the ongoing series.
But when asked if he will be reprising his all-rounder's role after the 434-run defeat in the third Test on Sunday, Stokes said, "I'm not saying yes, I'm not saying no".
"Me being me, I'm always very optimistic about most things. That will be a more detailed chat with the medical team about what workload I have done to pass me off as not being a massive risk." During the Rajkot Test, Stokes had even trained at 100 per cent intensity and conceded that he felt pretty good.
"I managed to bowl at 100 per cent in one of the warm-up days here which made me feel pretty good. I felt like I could have bowled in the game but that would have been stupid." After winning the series opener by 28 runs, England fell to a 106-run defeat followed by one of their worst losses in Rajkot to go 2-1 down in the series with matches left in Ranchi and Dharamsala.
The England team would benefit immensely if the pace all-rounder started bowling again. The visitors opted to field just one seamer in the first two Tests. They dropped Shoaib Bashir to pick both James Anderson and Mark Wood in the third game.
England's "Bazball" approach has also backfired big time in the third Test which they lost by a massive 434 runs, their largest defeat in terms of runs since 1934.
But McCullum said while the defeat is definitely hurting the visitors, they will continue with their attacking 'Bazball' approach in the remainder of the five-match series.
McCullum said he has "no regrets" about their approach.
"We'll turn the page and go quids in again trying to put India under pressure," McCullum was quoted as saying by BBC Sport.
"Hopefully, in seven or eight days we'll be talking about how exciting it is to be heading into a decider."
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Former England skippers Nasser Hussain and Michael Vaughan have lambasted Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum for their 'bazzball' approach after a heavy defeat against India in the 3rd Test.

'Cannot take aggressive route everytime': former captains slam England's 'Bazball' approach

Former England skippers Nasser Hussain and Michael Vaughan have lambasted Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum for their 'bazball' approach after a heavy defeat against India in the 3rd Test.

&nbsp;Former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Vaughan have criticised the team's 'Bazball' approach in the ongoing Test series against India, saying the visitors need to apply themselves based on the match situation instead of being guided by a one-dimensional philosophy of aggression.
India registered their biggest-ever Test win, annihilating England by 434 runs in the third Test in Rajkot on Sunday. Chasing 557 to win, the tourists were bundled out for 122. The home side leads 2-1 in the five-match series with games left in Ranchi and Dharamsala.
"This was the worst defeat under (Ben) Stokes and Brendon McCullum and one that exposed their method. They cannot take the aggressive at every opportunity, they have to pick their moments," Vaughan wrote in his column for "Telegraph.co.uk'.
Hussain echoed the sentiment.
"Bazball is about being attacking but it is also about soaking up pressure," Hussain said on 'Sky Sports'.
In contrast, India's Yashsavi Jaiswal, who has two double hundreds in the series so far, Shubman Gill (91) and debutant Sarfaraz Khan played mature knocks in Rajkot, taking time to settle in before going for their strokes.
"They need to look at the way Jaiswal and Shubman Gill played on day three. They soaked up the pressure for 30 or 40 balls, and then they started to get boundaries.
"That is what Test batting is about. India have scored 875 runs in 228.5 overs. No one can tell me it's been boring watching India bat here," Vaughan said.
Things have gone downhill for England since winning the series opener in Hyderabad. The visiting team's batters have displayed poor judgement, giving away the advantage to the hosts.
"...surely a defeat this heavy has to be a wake-up call for Ben Stokes and his players.
"England make out that everything is positive but they need to be having conversations about how to bat better," Vaughan said.
Out-of-form batter Joe Root has been in the eye of the storm for his dismissal in the third Test. His reverse-scoop off Jasprit Bumrah straight to second slip had sparked a collapse of sorts in the first innings.
"The way they played this week has gifted India a victory. I couldn't believe my eyes the way they batted on day three, especially Joe Root's shot," Vaughan said.
Hussain, Vaughan and another former captain Alastair Cook questioned the timing of the shot by Root, given that England were trailing by 221 runs.
"One thing Joe will look at is the timing of that. (Ravichandran) Ashwin wasn't there, India are down a bowler; (Ravindra) Jadeja is playing off the back of an injury; Bumrah is playing three Tests in a row and there is talk of him needing a rest.
"Get Bumrah into his second or third spell, take it deep and then play the shot later in the day," Hussain wrote.
Root had played a similar shot with much success during the Ashes last year.
"When he played it to the first ball at Edgbaston, I didn't mind it at all because it was all about how many runs England were going to score that day to set up a game," Cook said on 'Sky Cricket'.
"It sent a real message to everyone in the changing room that England's best player is going to take on Australia. Root will be sitting in his room tonight going, 'I think I got that one wrong'." At the end of day three of the second Test, pacer James Anderson had asserted that England would chase down 332 runs in 60-70 overs only for them to lose by 106 runs. Ben Duckett was as bullish last week, declaring that "the more the better" when talking about targets.
"They have to be careful that people around don't think they are smug, or above their station...they are in a bubble. All that matters is their dressing room and fun. There is a bit more to Test cricket than that.
"This England team are hell-bent on doing things their way, and 'saving Test cricket'...But ultimately they have to be better than that now. They didn't win in New Zealand, they didn't win the Ashes, and if they carry on like this, they are going to lose in India." Cook and Hussain, however, felt that England are capable of turning it around in the next two games.
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England skipper Ben Stokes said the umpire's call on DRS is something that should be done away with, after England opener Zak Crawley fell leg-before against Jasprit Bumrah

'We were a bit bemused': Ben Stokes calls for a change in DRS rule after losing 3rd Test against India

England skipper Ben Stokes said the umpire's call on DRS is something that should be done away with, after England opener Zak Crawley fell leg-before against Jasprit Bumrah

Ben Stokes, the captain of England, has called for a review of the Decision Review System (DRS) in the wake of a controversial leg before-wicket call that cost his team dearly in the third Test against India in Rajkot.
The premier all-rounder said the umpire's call on DRS is something that should be done away with after England opener Zak Crawley fell leg-before against Jasprit Bumrah with the ball appearing to be grazing the leg-stump.
Stokes and England head coach Brendon McCullum even had a chat about it with match referee Jeff Crowe.
&ldquo;We just wanted some clarity around Zak&rsquo;s DRS when the images came back. The ball is quite clearly missing the stump on the replay. When it gets given to the umpire's ball and the ball&rsquo;s not hitting the stumps, we were a bit bemused,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;We just wanted some clarity from the Hawkeye guys. It came back saying the numbers, or whatever it is, it was saying that it was hitting the stumps but it was the projection that was wrong.&rdquo; &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know what that means. Something&rsquo;s gone wrong,&nbsp; it&rsquo;s not me blaming that on what&rsquo;s happened here, like I didn&rsquo;t last week. It&rsquo;s just&hellip; what&rsquo;s going on?&rdquo; Stokes said.
The 434-run loss is England's biggest defeat (by the margin of runs) since Ben Stokes took over as the side's Test captain. The visitors folded inside merely two sessions on Day 4, scoring only 122 in the 557-run chase after India's batting order, led by young guns Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, and Shubman Gill, wrecked havoc on the visitors.
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Ben Stokes admitted to a few mistakes England conceded during the Rajkot Test and hoped his team would bounce back after a 434-run defeat.

Video: 'Will aim to win series 3-2': Ben Stokes hopeful of turning things for England after Rajkot Test

Ben Stokes admitted to a few mistakes England conceded during the Rajkot Test and hoped his team would bounce back after a 434-run defeat.

Captain Ben Stokes on Sunday said England will look to bury the emotions after their 434-run thrashing by India and aim to win the series 3-2 with two more matches remaining in the five-match rubber.
Having won the first Test by 28 runs at Hyderabad, England was beaten by 106 runs in the second Test at Visakhapatnam followed by the hammering here in the third Test.
&ldquo;I spoke before I came out here and said weeks like this are hard. Losing games for England isn't where you want to be but games. I think (are) won or lost in the head,&rdquo; Stokes told the media during the post-match press conference.
&ldquo;I just made sure that all the emotion, all the disappointment there would be in that dressing room now, make sure it stays here. We've got two games left and all I'm thinking about as a captain is winning this series 3-2,&rdquo; he said.
Stokes said England&rsquo;s approach to Test cricket will not be tampered with despite two consecutive heavy defeats.
&ldquo;No, not at all. Our batting line-up is full of international-class players. We give them the freedom to play what&rsquo;s in front of them. You can see the difference in the two teams&rsquo; approaches playing out in India,&rdquo; Stokes said.
&ldquo;The last two games, India have put runs on the board, the way they want to operate. We have been able to do it at times, but have not been able to sustain it for as long as we&rsquo;ve wanted to,&rdquo; he added.
The premier all-rounder said the umpire's call on DRS is something that should be done away with, after England opener Zak Crawley fell leg-before against Jasprit Bumrah with the ball appearing to be grazing the leg-stump.
Stokes and England head coach Brendon McCullum even had a chat about it with match referee Jeff Crowe.
&ldquo;We just wanted some clarity around Zak&rsquo;s DRS when the images came back. The ball is quite clearly missing the stump on the replay. When it gets given to the umpire's ball and the ball&rsquo;s not actually hitting the stumps, we were a bit bemused,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;We just wanted some clarity from the Hawkeye guys. It came back saying the numbers, or whatever it is, it was saying that it was hitting the stumps but it was the projection that was wrong.&rdquo; &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know what that means. Something&rsquo;s gone wrong &mdash; it&rsquo;s not me blaming that on what&rsquo;s happened here, like I didn&rsquo;t last week. It&rsquo;s just&hellip; what&rsquo;s going on?&rdquo; Stokes said.
The Durham man said the dismissal of Joe Root on the third day morning, &mdash; a reverse ramp shot off Bumrah which went straight to Yashasvi Jaiswal at second slip &mdash; was the turning point in the game.
&ldquo;Because he got out to it, definitely (it) was a turning point. Joe Root has scored nearly 12,000 runs, we can leave the decision-making and &lsquo;why&rsquo; with Joe,&rdquo; Stokes said.
&ldquo;I can understand why there would be frustration around that because of how good a player Joe is.&rdquo; &ldquo;Jasprit Bumrah has got him out a couple of times this tour early on. And I thought Joe was looking really, really good at the crease, and he sensed that as a time to put something different back onto Jasprit and make him maybe think about something,&rdquo; Stokes said.
Stokes said he did not feel like he was the right man to question Root about the choice of the shot.
&ldquo;Because what that shot does for Joe is it makes fields change, makes bowlers' mindset change towards him. He got out to it, and it&rsquo;s not a shot you necessarily see Test match players playing.
&ldquo;But look, who am I to question a guy who has 30 Test match hundreds, nearly 12,000 Test match runs? I think he knows what he&rsquo;s doing,&rdquo; Stokes added.
Stokes said he enjoys watching good players and India&rsquo;s Jaiswal, who has scored 545 runs in three Tests so far, has had a &lsquo;fantastic start&rsquo; to his career.
&ldquo;He has been a great player to watch. I enjoy watching good players play even if it is against me. Early on he took his time and when he sensed his opportunity to go out, he did. He has had a fantastic start to his career,&rdquo; Stokes said.
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Stokes will become the 16th England player to appear in 100 Tests when he will lead the side out in the third Test against India on Thursday

I enjoy theatre of playing against India: Ben Stokes on 100th Test | India vs England

England captain Ben Stokes tried hard to be self-effacing on the eve of his 100th Test appearance, saying "Milestones are what they are"

Stokes will become the 16th England player to appear in 100 Tests when he will lead the side out in the third Test against India on Thursday

England captain Ben Stokes tried hard to be self-effacing on the eve of his 100th Test appearance, saying "Milestones are what they are" but he is looking forward to the "theatre" that would come with playing the marquee game against a star-studded India.
Stokes will become the 16th England player to appear in 100 Tests when he will lead the side out in the third Test against India on Thursday. In the pre-match press conference, the dashing big-hitter tried his best to downplay the hype around his achievement.
"Milestones are what they are. I've always enjoyed playing against India because of the contest, the theatre it brings," he said in a brief reply when asked about his thoughts on the match.
The series is currently locked 1-1 after England won the opener in Hyderabad before India bounced back to claim the second in Visakhapatnam.
Stokes said his mind is focused on decoding the conditions and having a solid strategy in place for the crucial game.
"You look down and there's a few cracks that meet up. Only time will tell if they will come into it. (I) don't want to have too many preconceived ideas about pitches, but you do have to have some sort of idea which informs the XI you pick," he said.
India saw their fortunes take a turn for the better in Vizag thanks to a superlative effort by pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who snared nine wickets on a sporting track.
Asked if England will have any special plans in place for the bowler, Stokes said," No not really." "Jasprit Bumrah is an unbelievable bowler. He's proven that for a very long time and has performed really well in the two games. I think everyone has to go their own way of not trying to deal with Bumrah but we do have to score runs off him as well and that's what we'll try to do," he said.
"But when that doesn't work, you just have to give credit to the bowler and Jasprit's been outstanding the first two games. We've all got our own processes against every single bowler and there's no team way of playing anyone.
"But as we always try to do we'll be trying to keep the focus around us," he added.
Stokes was not particularly happy with the analysis that Virat Kohli and K L Rahul's absence from the series amounts to advantage England.
While Kohli has been ruled out of the entire due to personal reasons, Rahul is at the NCA in Bengaluru recuperating from a quadriceps tear injury which he suffered in the first Test at Hyderabad.
"KL sustained an injury in the first game and that has kept him out. I said the other day that Virat not being here, I don't like it being used as a benefit to us or a disadvantage to India," Stokes said ahead of England's training session.
"There is some specific reasons as to why he is not playing in this series and it should be left to that as opposed to an advantage or disadvantage to any side." "I wish Virat with everything that's going around and all our well wishes from the team. You want the best players playing and he is one of them. Hopefully he will be back on the field very soon," he added.
Stokes said England's past experience of this venue, having played a Test in 2016, combined with the nature of the pitch here resulted in spinner Shoaib Bashir being swapped with pacer Mark Wood.
"Taking a bit of knowledge from the last Test we played here a long time ago. It was a pretty flat wicket and looking at it today I think it looks good," he said.
"Bringing in an extra seamer is the option we have gone with because we think that is going to give us the best chance of winning this week. Baz (coach Brendon McCullum) does all the good and bad news and I am there for the players to (have) any further conversations with that.
"Bash (Shoaib Bashir) performed incredibly well in his first game for England, he will take it in his stride, he is a young lad and obviously no one has played every game possible," Stokes added.
On how he would use his bowlers in the match, Stokes said they should only target getting wickets.
"...whenever you've got the ball think about taking a wicket every ball...Obviously having an extra seamer this week will definitely allow us to use Woody's skillset in a different way to the first game when he was the only seamer.
"The way in which Jimmy (Anderson) bowled last week, he showed his class and that he can do it anywhere in the world regardless of the conditions.
"Tom (Hartley) has performed so, so well on this trip not only with the ball but also with the bat and when someone has confidence like Tom has at the moment, you want to give them the ball as often as you can," he said.

Stokes has been dismissed twice in four innings of the two Tests so far by Bumrah, who has cleaned up the southpaw on both instances.

Ben Stokes has struggled to pick up Jasprit Bumrah's pace, reckons Michael Atherton | India vs England

Former England captain Michael Atherton reckons skipper Ben Stokes has struggled to pick up the pace off Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing 5-match Test series.

Stokes has been dismissed twice in four innings of the two Tests so far by Bumrah, who has cleaned up the southpaw on both instances.

Former England captain Michael Atherton reckons skipper Ben Stokes has struggled to pick up the pace off Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing 5-match Test series.
Stokes has been dismissed twice in four innings of the two Tests so far by Bumrah, who has cleaned up the southpaw on both instances.
&ldquo;Picking with the speed of the ball is tough with him (Bumrah), and I&rsquo;ve noticed with Stokes, even Stokes is an excellent player of fast bowling. He&rsquo;s hurried with Bumrah," Atherton was quoted as saying by Sky Cricket.
"He struggles to pick up the pace and a couple of times when he&rsquo;s (Bumrah) got him, it looks as though the ball has kept low, which has, but it also almost beaten him for pace as well. I think that&rsquo;s the issue with Bumrah.&rdquo;
Bumrah, who has snaffled 15 wickets in the first two Tests, returned 6/45 in the first innings of the second Test and among the highlights was his yorker to Ollie Pope, on which Atherton admitted that there was hardly anything that the batter could have done about it.
&ldquo;It was spectacular (yorker) wasn&rsquo;t it? I don&rsquo;t see what Pope could&rsquo;ve done with that. It was an unbelievable image as Pope walked back,&rdquo; he added.
India won the second Test by 106 runs to draw level in the series 1-1.
The third Test will be played at Rajkot from February 15.

"Jasprit Bumrah's just an absolute champion of a bowler. Whenever he comes on, you know (India captain) Rohit's (Sharma) looking for, a wicket" - Ben Stokes

Watch: Ben Stokes praises Jasprit Bumrah, calls him 'champion of a bowler' | India vs England, Vizag

"Jasprit Bumrah's just an absolute champion of a bowler" - Ben Stokes said after his side's 106-run loss against India in the 2nd Test in Vizag

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Watch: Ben Stokes praises Jasprit Bumrah, calls him 'champion of a bowler' | India vs England

<h2>"Jasprit Bumrah's just an absolute champion of a bowler. Whenever he comes on, you know (India captain) Rohit's (Sharma) looking for, a wicket" - Ben Stokes</h2>

England captain Ben Stokes labelled Jasprit Bumrah "an absolute champion of a bowler" after India wrapped up a 106-run victory on day four of the second Test in Visakhapatnam.
Having taken six wickets in the first innings to give hosts the upper hand, Bumrah claimed three more on Monday and dented England's bid for what would have been a record run chase in India of 399.
The tourists' hopes took a severe blow when opener Zak Crawley got on 73 after an India review - Stokes later insisting: "I think the technology's got it wrong on this occasion."
The writing was on the wall for England when Jonny Bairstow followed Crawley back to the changing room moments later, and a laboured Stokes was run out for 11 after lunch before India went on to level the five-match series at 1-1.
Excerpts from Ben Stokes' press conference: 
On England's run-chase
"Look, I was happy with the way in which we went about that chase. That's exactly how we play cricket. When an... opportunity presents itself and it's sort of a pressure situation, I think that actually... genuinely brings the best out of people. It doesn't always work, but, there were a lot of times we were on top of India, and then India were able to produce something that put them back on top. So it was very... India's game, our game. But obviously then towards the end, Jasprit Bumrah's just an absolute champion of a bowler. Whenever he comes on, you know (India captain) Rohit's (Sharma) looking for, a wicket. And... I love watching very good cricketers go about their business, and Jasprit Bumrah's definitely one of them."
Getting run out for 11
"It was like I was in one of those dreams where you're trying to run faster but you can't. Honestly, I knew I had to run faster, but for some reason I just couldn't. It was just a real bizarre couple of seconds, but you'd think by now at 32 you'd learn not to do that. It's not the first time I've been run out like that, (doing) something stupid. But, I always seem to do something to be a talking point whether it be good or bad, don't I."
Zak Crawley given out on review
"I don't think it's unfair for someone to ever say that: 'I think the technology's got it wrong on this occasion.' And that's my personal opinion. And, I will say that. But, again, in a game full of ifs, buts and maybes, I'm not saying that that is a reason as to why we haven't got the result we wanted. I'm just saying my personal opinion is that I think the technology's just gone wrong on this occasion."
Illness in the England camp
"I think it's a little bit of a virus going around. And, obviously not ideal. It's not an excuse for the result or anything like that, 'cause it's a game full of ifs, buts and maybes. But, it's something that's not ideal. You'd obviously want everyone to be a hundred per cent and feeling great. But look, (I'm) proud that the guys who were a feeling a bit under the weather, didn't shy away from anything that they needed to do today, and went out there and gave it their best crack they possibly could."
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Barring Yashasvi Jaiswal, who finished the day unbeaten on 179, no other Indian batter could even make 35 runs.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's majestic 179* guides India, but late wickets boost England on Day 1 of 2nd Test

Barring Yashasvi Jaiswal, who finished the day unbeaten on 179, no other Indian batter could even make 35 runs.

#Jaiswal #INDvENG

<h2>Barring Yashasvi Jaiswal, who finished the day unbeaten on 179, no other Indian batter could even make 35 runs.</h2>

In a stellar display of batting prowess, Yashasvi Jaiswal delivered his finest Test innings, propelling India to a total of 336/6 on the first day in Vizag after captain Rohit Sharma elected to bat. Despite Jaiswal's outstanding performance, England made a strong comeback in the final half-hour, securing crucial wickets to regain control.
Jaiswal's brilliance was evident as he notched up his second Test century, concluding the day undefeated at 179. The left-handed batter seems poised for his maiden double hundred, yet India face concerns after other batters failed to capitalize on their promising starts. Apart from Jaiswal's commanding innings, Shubman Gill contributed 34 runs, while Iyer, Patidar, and Axar, all fell in the twenties and thirties.
With India trailing 0-1 in the series, the team is banking on a more substantial batting performance from their lower-order. The flat pitch on the first day indicated favorable conditions for batting. Although India appeared in control at 301/4, the late dismissals of Axar Patel and KS Bharat in the final 30 minutes shifted the momentum in favor of England, particularly with Ben Stokes finishing the day on a high.
As the hosts seek a resurgence in the series, the first session on day 2 will be crucial. India will be hoping for a substantial partnership between Jaiswal and Ashwin to push the team as close to the 500-run mark on what seems to be an ideal batting pitch.
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R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja also became the most successful bowling pair for India in Test cricket, taking their tally together to 506* wickets in 50* Tests.

India vs England: Spinners dominate but Ben Stokes-led rearguard takes visitors to 246

While Ben Stokes top-scored with 70, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja became the most successful bowling pair for India in Test cricket.

#INDvENG

<h2>R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja also became the most successful bowling pair for India in Test cricket, taking their tally together to 506* wickets in 50* Tests.</h2>

India's spin trio had a memorable outing on the first day of the first Test in Hyderabad as England were bowled out for 246. Having won the toss and opted to bat, the Three Lions started well, putting together a fifty partnership for the opening wicket, with Indian pacers largely unable to trouble the English batters earlier on. But the moment the spinners came on, the game changed completely. 3 wickets fell in the space of just 5 runs and India got back into the contest in style.&nbsp; However, a 61-run partnership between Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow stabilised the innings.&nbsp; But immediately after lunch, Axar Patel bowled a beauty to get rid of Bairstow. Root followed him back to the pavilion soon after, and&nbsp; Ben Foakes and Rehan Ahmed didn't hang around for too long either, with England stuttering to 155/7 from 121/3 at one stage. However, a terrific rearguard led by captain Ben Stokes, saw the Three Lions climb past the 200-run mark. The last 3 wickets yielded 91 runs, with Stokes top-scoring with an 88-ball 70. Ashwin and Jadeja, meanwhile, with 6 wickets during the innings, became the most successful Indian bowling pair in Test cricket.

Mark Wood will be the sole pace bowler in the England lineup, with no place for the veteran James Anderson in the first Test against India in Hyderabad.

Tom Hartley to make debut as England announce Playing XI for 1st Test Against India | IND vs ENG

Tom Hartley to make debut as England announce Playing XI for 1st Test Against India

<h2>Mark Wood will be the sole pace bowler in the England lineup, with no place for the veteran James Anderson in the first Test against India in Hyderabad.</h2>

Left-arm spinner Tom Hartley is poised to make his Test debut against India at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday. The 24-year-old Lancashire bowler, known for his left-arm spin, will be a key component of England's triple-spin attack, alongside Jack Leach and leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed, with Mark Wood being the sole pace bowler in the lineup.
Hartley, with 40 wickets from 20 first-class matches at an average of 36.57, represents a calculated choice against an Indian batting lineup that has historically shown vulnerability to left-arm spin, especially in home conditions. This selection strategy also highlights England's intention to exploit any potential weaknesses in India's predominantly right-handed top order.
In addition to Hartley and Leach's left-arm spin and Ahmed's leg-spin, England can also utilize the off-spin skills of Joe Root, a versatile player whose spin bowling fetched him a five-wicket haul during England's last tour of India in 2021.
The decision to field a three-spinner lineup has led to the exclusion of veteran pacer James Anderson from the XI, signaling a clear strategy by England to adapt to the subcontinental conditions. This approach is not entirely new; similar tactics were employed by Australia last year and by England in their previous visit to India, with both teams incorporating a seam-bowling all-rounder to provide balance to their attack.
The selected XI for the Hyderabad Test features a blend of experience and new talent, with Ben Stokes leading the team as captain and Ben Foakes assigned the wicketkeeping duties. Jonny Bairstow, another key figure in the lineup, will focus solely on his batting, positioned at number five.
An interesting subplot to the squad's preparation involves <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/shoaib-bashir-returns-to-uk-after-visa-delay-rules-him-out-of-first-test-ind-vs-eng-1706064179243">Shoaib Bashir, another spinner, who has faced delays in joining the team in India due to visa issues</a>, highlighting the logistical challenges teams often encounter on international tours. England XI for 1st Test:
1. Zak Crawley 2. Ben Duckett 3. Ollie Pope 4. Joe Root 5. Jonny Bairstow 6. Ben Stokes (C) 7. Ben Foakes 8. Rehan Ahmed 9. Tom Hartley 10. Mark Wood 11. Jack Leach
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32-year-old Stokes underwent surgery in November for his long-standing left-knee problem. He though trained with the squad during their camp in Abu Dhabi last week.

Will Ben Stokes play Test series vs India? Coach Brendon McCullum gives a major update | India vs England

With speculations of Ben Stokes' participation in the 5-match Test series vs India doing the rounds, coach Brendon McCullum dropped a major hint about his fitness ahead of the 1st Test.

32-year-old Stokes underwent surgery in November for his long-standing left-knee problem. He though trained with the squad during their camp in Abu Dhabi last week.

Captain Ben Stokes is like a "greyhound" and he is "good to go" for the 5-match Test series against India beginning here on Thursday, England coach Brendon McCullum said on Monday.
32-year-old Stokes underwent surgery in November for his long-standing left-knee problem.
"He (Stokes) looks like a greyhound. He's put the work in, everyone knows his work ethic is phenomenal," said McCullum.
England arrived in India on Sunday and trained for the first time at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on Monday.
Stokes had trained with the squad during their camp in Abu Dhabi last week, but did not bowl. He is unlikely to bowl in the Test series also.
"I've seen him running around and I think he's good to go. We'll obviously make that call as late as what we need to. But he's put all the work in, and we'll just have to wait and see," McCullum was quoted as saying by BBC.
England reached India without batter Harry Brook, who has returned to the UK for personal reasons. Dan Lawrence has been named as his replacement though Brook could return for this tour that lasts until March.
Uncapped spinner Shoaib Bashir could not accompany the team due to visa delay, and remained in Abhu Dhabi.
"The time that Bash (Bashir) had with the squad over in Abu Dhabi, where he fitted in seamlessly, will serve him greatly. We've also got a little bit of support out there for him so he's not on his own," McCullum said.
"We're hoping the news will come through today that his visa has been approved, then we'll get him to sink his teeth into this series," he said.

Stokes underwent knee surgery after the World Cup and is recovering ahead of the Test series vs India, while Archer had a series of injuries.

Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer to be in England's T20 World Cup squad?

Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer are not yet ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2024, which is about 6 months away. This is what England's white-ball coach Matthew Mott said

Stokes underwent knee surgery after the World Cup and is recovering ahead of the Test series vs India, while Archer had a series of injuries.

Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer are not yet ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2024, which is about 6 months away.
England's white-ball coach Matthew Mott claimed that both cricketers will have places kept open for them in the T20 World Cup squad.
Stokes underwent knee surgery after the World Cup and is recovering ahead of the Test series vs India. He will also miss the upcoming IPL.
Speaking to the BBC, Mott said, 'Every team in the world wants someone like that [Stokes] and they're rare. When you've got a seam bowler in your top six, it makes selection a hell of a lot easier. So [choosing him at the T20 World Cup] is a given.'
Archer, on the other hand, has had a series of injuries and missed the Ashes 2023 and the World Cup this year. He will also skip IPL 2024.
Talking about the all-rounder, Mott said, 'In terms of Jofra, you've just got absolute box-office pace, change of pace, bowl any over in the innings. Him on the park is massive, everyone would agree with that.'

Rajasthan Royals confirmed the news on late Saturday night and wrote that the dressing room will miss him.

After Ben Stokes, Joe Root pulls out of IPL 2024, confirms Rajasthan Royals

After Ben Stokes, Joe Root became the second English cricketer to pull out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.

Rajasthan Royals confirmed the news on late Saturday night and wrote that the dressing room will miss him.

After Ben Stokes, Joe Root became the second English cricketer to pull out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
Rajasthan Royals confirmed the news on late Saturday night and wrote that the dressing room will miss him.
Royals' Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara said, 'His energy around the group and the experience he brought to the Royals will be missed. We respect his decision totally and wish him success in everything he does.'
Despite him bringing in a lot of experience in the dressing room, Root didn't get much opportunities in the last season of IPL. He played just 3 matches but got a chance to bat just once, where he scored just 10 runs.
RR finished at number five last season, with seven wins and 14 points in 14 matches.

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