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England captain Ben Stokes makes honest admission about his future in cricket

Ben Stokes admits he is managing "the back end of my career" after choosing to skip the Indian Premier League and prioritise his time in international cricket.

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Hosted on MSN · 3h

Test cricket live updates: Black Caps v England day 1

Ben Stokes has elected to bowl first as England win the toss at Hagley Oval.

SFGate · 14h

Ben Stokes opted out of IPL bidding to prolong international cricket career with England

England test captain Ben Stokes said he opted out of the bidding in the Indian Premier League to prioritize playing international cricket in what he described as the “back end” of his career. Stokes sat out the lucrative IPL this year to ease his workload following knee problems and was a notable absentee in the auction for the 2025 edition.

Evening Standard on MSN · 16h

Ben Stokes focusing on managing 'back end' of England career after IPL decision

Ben Stokes focusing on managing 'back end' of England career after IPL decision - Captain sat out of lucrative T20 tournament in bid to ease his workload

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Associated Press · 3h

England wins toss and bowls in 1st test against New Zealand

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — England won the toss and chose to bowl against New Zealand on Thursday on the first day of the first test at Hagley Oval. The Black Caps come into the series following their 3-0 series win at India. They were the first team to sweep India in a home series of three tests or more.

Forbes · 1d

New Zealand Cricket Can Reign Over England After Conquering India

New Zealand cricket might bend the knee to Australia, but they have just thrashed India 3-0. The Black Caps are ready to take down Bazball.

Reuters · 4h

England win toss, choose to bowl in first NZ test

England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl first in the opening match of a three-test series against New Zealand at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Thursday.

ThePrint2h

Cricket-Uncapped wicketkeeper Robinson replaces Cox in England squad

Uncapped wicketkeeper Ollie Robinson has been called up to the England squad for the three-test tour of New Zealand as an injury replacement for Jordan Cox. With regular gloveman Jamie ...

1don MSN

England’s extreme selection adds to changing tides of Test cricket

England’s extreme selection adds to changing tides of Test cricket - Ben Stokes’s side bid to end an inconsistent 2024 on a ...

The Express Tribune2h

NZ's Smith to make debut in first England Test

New Zealand put their historic 3-0 series win in India behind them Wednesday as they selected pace bowler Nathan Smith to ...

The i on MSN9h

Jonny Bairstow’s England career is over

Bairstow not even in conversation to replace Jordan Cox in New Zealand after squandering goodwill due to poor form and his ...

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The strange Test cricket revolution and what’s causing this much-needed change

ANALYSIS: In 2024, touring teams are winning Test matches more often that ever. After India’s win over Australia in Perth ...

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