Ben Stokes and India batter Ravindra Jadeja were seen exchanging words after the Manchester Test, with the former having proposed a draw. However, that proposal was declined by Jadeja and Washington Sundar as they approached their respective hundreds.

Ben Stokes defends decision to offer early draw to India, says 'never going to risk any front-line bowlers'

It was Ben Stokes and Ravindra Jadeja who took the centre stage when the former had offered a handshake to end the match in a draw. India’s refusal to shake hands and continue playing was justified as Jadeja and Washington Sundar both approached their tons in the Manchester Test.

Watch: Stokes refuses to shake Jadeja's hand as tempers flare after Manchester Test ends in stalemate

Ashwin, who made headlines with his ‘what has he (Stokes) achieved as a batter’ remark during an online chat earlier during this series, replied to a social media post on X, explaining he never doubted Stokes’ class.

Manchester Test: ‘No one doubted his class,’ Ashwin lauds Stokes' 141 after ‘What has he achieved as a batter’ remark

The England Test captain Ben Stokes smashed his 14th Test hundred against India in Manchester. In this century, he broke his two-year drought of a three-figure score in Tests.

IND vs ENG 2025: Ben Stokes joins elite list, becomes fourth English player to achieve THIS feat, check details

IND vs ENG, 4th Test: Root’s 38th Test hundred laces England’s domination over tired India

As history suggests, no team has won a Test in Manchester after winning the toss and electing to bowl first. As for India, they have never won a Test at this venue but that was the same for Edgbaston - venue of the second Test - and India won the match.

ENG vs IND: Ben Stokes wins toss and elects to bowl in Manchester - Will England lose Test? History suggests...

From Mohammed Siraj to Josh Tongue, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in Anderson-Tendulkar trophy after three Test matches. This list also includes Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep and Ben Stokes.

Bowlers with Most Wickets in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy After Three Tests

In 2021, Siraj sealed a historic win at Lord’s with the stump in hand. In 2025, at the same ground, that stump became a symbol of heartbreak as he was bowled with 23 runs to win. From glory to grief, Siraj lived both highs and lows at the Home of Cricket.

How one stump at Lord’s gave Siraj both joy and heartbreak

After the win against India, England captain Ben Stokes reflected on a banter with pacer Jofra Archer as they revisited the 2019 ODI World Cup win at the same venue. 

'You know what today is, don't you?' Stokes reveals hilarious banter with Archer before match-changing spell

From Jacques Kallis to Kapil Dev, here is a glance at five all-rounders with 5000 runs and 100+ wickets in Tests. The list also features the likes of Gary Sobers, Ben Stokes and Carl Hooper. 

From Jacques Kallis to Kapil Dev, 5 all-rounders with 5000 runs and 100+ wickets in Tests

Stokes scored 33 each in Leeds, Birmingham and now at Lord's as India are left to chase 135 on the last day (Jul 14) of the ongoing third Test. The struggle is not just in the series but has been going on for an year almost - October 2024 to be precise.

Unlucky 33? Under par Stokes while batting first time as skipper now struggling in second attempt as well

India, however, collapsed to 58-4 at stumps, with the tourists requiring a further 135 runs to win on Monday's final day.

IND vs ENG: India lose 4 wickets at death as Lord’s prepare for cracking day 5

While batting on 32, Stokes took a stride forward and left a Nitish Kumar Reddy delivery, only for him to wince in pain and clutch his right groin immediately.

IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes’ injury worries England as hosts prepare for run-heavy day 2 at Lord’s

IND vs ENG: English skipper Ben Stokes also acknowledged balls going soft on the eve of third Test which is set to be played at Lord's with five-match series locked at 1-1.

IND vs ENG: Pant says balls going soft 'irritating players' and Stokes agrees

While 1632 runs were scored on that 'flat Edgbaston pitch' across four innings, which included three centuries from as many different batters, and also a double hundred, the social media mocked Stokes for his poor assessment.

Ben Stokes throws Edgbaston pitch in mud after 336-run beating, calls it ‘more like sub-continent’; faces flak

Jaiswal was given LBW just after India crossed fifty-run mark in the second innings and had a long chat with partner KL Rahul before opting to review. Ben Stokes, however, wasn't amused as he ran to on-field umpires to complain that the DRS was taken after stipulated time limit of 15 seconds.

IND vs ENG: Drama at Edgbaston! Stokes charges at umpire after Jaiswal's late DRS call

Stokes is also the 11th skipper overall to register a golden duck against India in Tests. The last skipper overall was Pat Cummins of Australia who scored a golden duck against India in Tests during Delhi Test in 2023.



IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes joins Inzamam and Cummins in UNWANTED list with golden duck at Edgbaston

In the ongoing 2nd Test match between India and England, Jamie Smith scripts history by scoring joint third-fastest century by an England batter in Tests. Let's have a look at other England batters who have fastest centuries in Tests.

England batters with fastest 100s in Test

England captain Ben Stokes is in awe of Rishabh Pant as England and India are set to meet in the second Test match in Edgbaston. Starting on Wednesday (July 2), India will look to go level with England in the five-match Test series with Pant playing crucial role.

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Ben Stokes showers praise on THIS Indian player ahead of Edgbaston clash

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: England has named its playing XI on Monday (Jun 30) vs India, starting in  Birmingham on Wednesday (Jul 2). Express quick Jofra Archer misses out as England has named the same Playing XI as first Test in Headingley which they won by 5 wickets.

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: England playing XI vs India

The decision means England's express quick Jofra Archer will have to wait a bit more for his impending return. India, while batting well in the first Test at Headingley, lost the match as England chased down a mammoth 371-run target. 

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Good news for India as THIS England pacer not named in playing XI

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Lower-order collapse, missed opportunities hurt India, admits Gill on loss

Ben Stokes and Clare Ratcliffe were in a long-term living relationship before tying the knot. Their first child, a son named Layton, was born in 2012. Sadly, in 2013, Clare lost her father, Arthur Ratcliffe. Soon after that, Ben proposed to Clare.

Meet Clare Ratcliffe: The lady luck behind Ben Stokes’ success

It was Stokes’ fourth wicket of the morning and a major boost for England. After a long Day 1 dominated by Indian batters, England came out with clear plans and energy. 

Watch: Shardul Thakur edges to wicketkeeper, Stokes takes fourth wicket before lunch

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Ben Stokes defends decision to offer early draw to India, says 'never going to risk any front-line bowlers'

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Manchester Test: Ashwin lauds Stokes' 141 after ‘What has he achieved...’ remark

Ben Stokes becomes fourth English player to achieve THIS feat in Manchester Test

IND vs ENG, 4th Test: Root’s 38th Test ton laces England’s domination over India

Stokes wins toss, elects to bowl in Manchester - Will ENG lose? History says...

Bowlers with Most Wickets in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy After Three Tests

How one stump at Lord’s gave Siraj both joy and heartbreak

Stokes reveals hilarious banter with Archer before match-changing spell

5 All-rounders with 5000 runs and 100+ wickets in Tests

Under par Stokes while batting first time now struggling in 2nd attempt as well

IND vs ENG: India lose 4 wickets at death as Lord’s prepare for cracking day 5

Stokes’ injury worries England as hosts prepare for run-heavy day 2 at Lord’s

IND vs ENG: Pant says balls going soft 'irritating players' and Stokes agrees

Ben Stokes blames 'more like sub-continent' Edgbaston pitch for 2nd Test loss

Drama at Edgbaston! Stokes charges at umpire after Jaiswal's late DRS call

Stokes joins Inzamam and Cummins in UNWANTED list with golden duck at Edgbaston

England batters with fastest 100s in Test

IND vs ENG: Stokes showers praise on THIS Indian player ahead of Edgbaston clash

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: England playing XI vs India

Good news for India as THIS England pacer not named in playing XI for 2nd Test

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: 'Chances don't come easy on wickets like these', says Gill

Meet Clare Ratcliffe: The lady luck behind Ben Stokes’ success

Watch: Shardul Thakur edges to wicketkeeper, Stokes rejoices