Stokes blow compounds England slide towards defeat

England's slide towards a massive defeat in the third Test against New Zealand is compounded by a concerning recurrence of Ben Stokes' hamstring injury.

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Ben Stokes in new injury scare as England toil in third Test against New Zealand

Third Test, day three: NZ 347 and 453, England 143 & 18-2 Stokes leaves field in Hamilton clutching his hamstring On a day in Hamilton that was already foreboding by way of leaden skies, ...
The Guardian - 1h
New Zealand set England massive target after England captain Stokes limps off injured

Ben Stokes spent most of the day on the treatment table having his hamstring iced as the England captain’s robustness as a Test match all-rounder once again became a major concern.
Yahoo Sports - 2h
Ben Stokes hit by fresh injury blow as England toil in third Test

The England captain limped off after clutching his hamstring as New Zealand set the tourists 658 to win and claimed two early wickets.
Yahoo Sports - 3h
Stokes an inspiration to England, says Potts

England captain Ben Stokes bowls 23 overs on the opening day of the third Test in New Zealand.
BBC News - 2d
Ben Stokes puts Ashes on back burner to focus on England’s here and now

England captain admits he ‘spoke a little too much’ about Australia showdown instead of New Zealand and India Tests. . England are about to complete their busiest year of Test cricket with Ben ...
The Guardian - 3d
U.S. "fondness for tall SUVs and pickups" compounds risks to pedestrians

The IIHS says a "small increase in crash speed can really ramp up the danger to a pedestrian," and our penchant for big vehicles "has intensified that effect."
CBS News - 5d
Stokes hails Bethell after England’s ‘phenomenal’ victory in New Zealand

Win by 323 runs inside three days secures series triumph Stokes: Bethell ‘proved why we rate him so highly’ After securing a win inside three days in a howling gale, the series victory over New ...
The Guardian - Dec. 8
Bethell's sliding doors give England a decision

Jacob Bethell's serendipitous entry into Test cricket has left England with a decision to make, writes Stephan Shemilt.
BBC News - Dec. 7
England’s Ben Stokes demands answers from ICC after latest over-rate sanctions

Governing body has yet to address captain’s concerns ‘I’ve not signed an over-rate sheet since the Ashes’ Ben Stokes has revealed a personal stand-off with the International Cricket Council ...
The Guardian - Dec. 4