Ollie Pope insists Ben Stokes can contribute fully as all-rounder after cramp - Pope admitted Stokes’ significant workload might be catching up with him, with the 34-year-old having sent down 129 overs.

England fans would have had their hearts in their mouths when Ben Stokes walked off the field while batting in the third session on Day 3 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester.

He also completed 11000 runs in his international career across all formats in his outing against India, as he remained unbeaten on 77 at the end of Day 3. England ended the day at 544/7, leading by 186 runs.

India captain Shubman Gill was outfoxed by Ben Stokes on Day 1 of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester. The England skipper has had the upper hand over Gill and is dominating the captain's battle since Lord's win.

It was the first delivery with the new ball that felled Ben Stokes. Mohammed Siraj had waited until the third ball of the over to use it and, as Stokes tried to pull it on to the legside, it struck him amidships. Stokes went down hard and lay at the ...

Michael Vaughan said that Jasprit Bumrah has not been at his best for India in the 4th Test vs England Old Trafford. In fact, he went on to say that Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer have been better than him.

Ben Stokes’ innings against India came to a surprise early end as he retired hurt. The England skipper had tonked an impressive 66 not out from 116 deliveries before he had to head back to

Rishabh Pant, who was retired hurt on 37 after being hit on the right toe by Chris Woakes in the final session of the opening day, came out to bat again despite the reports of a fracture on his right foot.