Ben Stokes has given England a first-innings advantage in the opening Ashes test against Australia. Stokes won the toss Friday but England was skittled for 172 as Australian pace bowler Mitchell Starc took a career-best 7-58.

Australia closed on 123-9 in reply to England being dismissed for 172 in a dramatic start to the Ashes; Ben Stokes took a five-for to lead the tourists fightback; England have not won a Test in Austra

King Charles hasn’t even polished off his morning tea, but England cricket fans are already urging him to unsheathe the royal sword and tap Ben Stokes on the shoulder immediately.The

Ben Stokes’s pugnacious temperament can cut both ways. At times, it is an irresistible force, as illustrated by his five late wickets to electrify England at the end of a day of wild and glorious chaos.

This gesture serves as a direct tribute to his late father, Ged Stokes, who passed away in December 2020 from brain cancer. Ged, a former New Zealand international rugby league player, was famously known for having an injured finger amputated during his career.

Ben Stokes’ shoes feature a phoenix and hand gesture symbol, both honouring his late father Ged Stokes and marking their emotional significance.

Mitchell Starc to Jamie Smith, Full and straight, on middle, Jamie Smith strikes it straight back to the bowler. A useful foot from Starc on the follow-through, as the ball deflects off his left foot and rolls wide of mid-wicket. A single taken.

R Ashwin slammed England's 'reckless' Bazball approach after their first Ashes Test loss. He questioned their batting collapses in both innings which saw Australia easily chase 205, highlighting the failure to support their bowlers.