TOP STORIES
Ben Stokes urges players to shine in county cricket to push for England selection
As the English cricketing calendar turns toward a highly anticipated home summer, Ben Stokes has made England’s selection pathway clear, outlining that the performance in the County Championship remains the gateway to the national Test side. England’s red-ball captain emphasised that the domestic season is not only preparatory cricket, but it is the primary stage for players aiming to break into or return to the Test squad. England have a packed international schedule, with Stokes signalling that consistency in county cricket will play a big role in selection decisions.
"I think it's a great opportunity for a lot of people around the country. Obviously, we had the Lions in Australia at the same time as we were, so you look at some of the players that are coming through that system at the moment. The talent that we have in England is just unquestionable. The pool of players, the talent that we have, it's probably as good as it's been in a very long time,” Ben Stokes said in a video.
However, Stokes himself is currently on the sidelines. The all-rounder had initially planned to turn out for Durham County Cricket Club at the start of the season, but a facial injury has temporarily halted those plans. He suffered a broken cheekbone during a net session in February while assisting teammates, an incident that has delayed his return to competitive action.
"The first six or seven weeks of Championship cricket, I think it's going to be a very big one, and people should use that as an opportunity to push their case as far forward as they possibly can and I hope they're giving themselves the best chance of coming up for selection when we get together to do that," Stokes added.
Tags
More News
"I am not a machine": Mohammed Shami after delivering blazing performance against SRH
Veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami shared his thoughts on his game after delivering a match-winning spell that powered Lucknow Super Giants to a crucial victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL on Sunday in Hyderabad. Shami, reflecting on his performance, stated that the wicket was sticky. In the match against Hyderabad, he rose to the occa...
Tim David highlights Dinesh Karthik's role after gutsy knock against CSK
Australia’s Tim David knocked off a breathtaking innings, powering Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a commanding 43-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League on Sunday at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Coming in at a crucial stage of the innings, David unleashed a remarkable display of power-hitting, finishing unbeaten on 70 runs...
CSK head coach Stephen Fleming provides update on Dewald Brevis
Chennai Super Kings have adopted a cautious approach, building around the potential return of explosive batter Dewald Brevis. The men in yellow are still searching for stability, having lost three games in a row. Their latest defeat was against RCB on Sunday, going down by 43 runs. Head coach Stephen Fleming indicated that the young batter is c...
IPL 2026: Winless KKR cross swords with ice-cool PBKS
Winless Kolkata Knight Riders are gearing up to take on red-hot Punjab Kings in match 12 of the ongoing Indian Premier League on Monday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The season so far for Kolkata Knight Riders has been incredibly frustrating. They have got runs, but the ability to dictate the tempo of matches and go all the way has remained elusive. One of the br...
Struggling CSK stumble as skilled RCB shine bright with thumping win
Royal Challengers Bengaluru lit up their home ground, clinching a commanding 43-run victory over Chennai Super Kings on Sunday at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. After being asked to bat, RCB’s innings didn’t begin on a rather good note as the opening pair of Virat Kohli and Phil Salt struggled to find rhythm. The early dismissal of Virat Kohli, who managed 28 off 18 b...
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram