Ton-up Stokes and Foakes add to South Africa's agony in second Test

Ben Stokes hit his first century since being appointed England’s full-time captain and wicketkeeper Ben Foakes additionally reached three figures because the hosts established a commanding lead over South Africa in the second Test in Manchester on Friday. Stokes made 103, with Foakes a Test-best 113 not out after finishing his second century at this … Read more

England recall fit-again Ben Foakes for South Africa opener

England have recalled fit-again wicketkeeper Ben Foakes for the primary Test towards South Africa at Lord’s beginning on Wednesday. Ben Stokes, the England captain, introduced the return of Surrey wicketkeeper Foakes to the XI throughout a media convention on Tuesday.

‘Buttler should open in Tests; Foakes the best wicketkeeper in world’- Sangakkara makes a daring suggestion

Kumar Sangakkara needs Jos Buttler to open in the Tests for England. “Buttler. I might open with Buttler relatively than taking part in at 6 or 7. Sehwag, Hayden efficiently opened, then why not Buttler?” Sangakkara stated throughout commentary on Sky Sports on the fourth day’s play of the Third Test. He made it clear … Read more