Ashes

Ricky Ponting sees shades of MS Dhoni in Ben Stokes’s match-winning skills | Cricket News

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DUBAI: Australia legend Ricky Ponting has drawn parallels between the exceptional match-winning abilities of Ben Stokes and the composed on-field demeanor of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. According to Ponting, the England Test captain surpasses his contemporaries in handling pressure situations, much like the revered Indian icon.Stokes once again showcased his immense talent by nearly single-handedly guiding … Read more

Ashes: All we’re thinking about is winning 3-2, says Ben Stokes | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Despite suffering a 43-run defeat against Australia in the second Ashes Test at Lord’s on Sunday, England captain Ben Stokes asserted that his team would maintain their approach for the remainder of the series, even though they now trail 2-0 in the five-Test series.Stokes, who showcased an exceptional batting performance during the unsuccessful … Read more

Watch: Australian players rate Test series win in India bigger than Ashes | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Terming series victory in India bigger than winning the Ashes is certainly a big statement coming straight from the Australian players few days before the start of the high-profile four-match Test series, starting in Nagpur on February 9, for the Border Gavaskar Trophy.Australia have not won a Test series on Indian soil since … Read more