Ben Stokes
Australia enjoy better of first day of fifth Ashes Test
Australia enjoy the better of the first day of the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval, bowling out England before making a solid start to their reply.
Jul 27, 18:42
Preview: The Ashes: England vs. Australia Fifth Test - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the fifth Ashes Test between England and Australia at The Oval, including predictions, team news and how the series has gone so far.
Jul 25, 21:08
Jonny Bairstow stars as England boost hopes of fourth Test win
Jonny Bairstow hits a superb unbeaten knock of 99 to give England a chance of winning the fourth Test, their current lead over Australia standing at 162 runs.
Jul 21, 18:50
Zak Crawley pummels Australia as England build lead in fourth Ashes Test
Zak Crawley hits a magnificent 189 as England build a lead over Australia at stumps on day two of the fourth Ashes Test.
Jul 20, 18:51
Preview: The Ashes: England vs. Australia Fourth Test - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford, including predictions, team news and how the series has gone so far.
Jul 17, 20:32
England keep Ashes alive with nerve-jangling run chase in third Test
England chase down a target of 251 to record a three-wicket win over Australia in the third Ashes Test at Headingley.
Jul 9, 15:38
Ben Stokes heroics keep England in third Ashes Test
Yet another memorable batting effort from Ben Stokes helps keep England in the third Ashes Test with Australia, with the tourists now leading by 142 runs at stumps on day two.
Jul 7, 18:52
England make three changes for third Ashes Test
England announce that they have made three changes for the third Ashes Test match against Australia, which begins at Headingley on Thursday.
Jul 5, 11:52
Preview: The Ashes: England vs. Australia Third Test - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Headingley, including predictions, team news and how the series has gone so far.
Jul 4, 19:10
England batsman Ollie Pope ruled out of remainder of Ashes
England are dealt a blow with the news that Ollie Pope has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes with a shoulder injury.
Jul 4, 12:58
England fall short of record run chase despite Ben Stokes heroics
Australia win the second Ashes Test by 43 runs to take a 2-0 lead in the series as England fall short in their record run chase despite another Ben Stokes masterclass.
Jul 2, 16:11
England on brink of defeat to Australia in second Ashes Test
England are on the brink of losing the second Ashes Test to Australia after falling to 114-4 in their bid to reach their 371 target at Lord's.
Jul 1, 19:53
England gift Australia control of second Ashes Test
Poor batting and decision-making from England sees Australia take charge of the second Ashes Test match at Lord's at stumps on day three.
Jun 30, 18:51
Ben Duckett stars as England battle back in second Ashes Test
Ben Duckett hits a quick-fire 98 as England reach stumps on day two of the second Ashes Test against Australia on 278-4, trailing by 138 runs.
Jun 29, 18:50
Australia dominate day one of second Ashes Test
Australia end the first day of the second Ashes Test on 339-5 on a day when Jonny Bairstow carried a 'Just Stop Oil' protester off the Lord's pitch.
Jun 28, 18:58
Three arrests after Jonny Bairstow carries protester off Lord's pitch in second Ashes Test
England wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow carries a 'Just Stop Oil' protester off the Lord's pitch at the start of the second Ashes Test with Australia.
Jun 28, 12:41
Preview: The Ashes: England vs. Australia Second Test - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's, with England looking to respond to their defeat in the thrilling opening Test at Edgbaston.
Jun 26, 22:27
England bowler James Anderson casts doubt over Ashes game time
England bowler James Anderson suggests that he is fearful over his Ashes game time unless more bowler-friendly pitches are produced in the series.
Jun 23, 11:44
Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon steer Australia to epic win in first Test
Australia win the first Ashes Test against England at Edgbaston by two wickets courtesy of a classic unbeaten 55-run eighth wicket stand from Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon.
Jun 20, 19:21
England strike late to leave first Ashes Test in balance
England take three wickets during the final session of day four to leave the first Ashes Test in the balance, Australia requiring another 174 runs to win at Edgbaston.
Jun 19, 19:05
Joe Root hits ton as England build lead on day one of first Ashes Test
England end day one of the first Ashes Test against Australia with a lead of 379 as Joe Root hits what could prove to be an important century at Edgbaston.
Jun 16, 18:45
Preview: The Ashes: England vs. Australia First Test - prediction, team news
Sports Mole previews the opening Ashes Test of 2023 as England and Australia go head to head at Edgbaston in a quest to win the famous urn.
Jun 14, 21:35
Ben Stokes: 'England lost to New Zealand, but Test cricket won'
Ben Stokes suggests that Test cricket was the winner as England dramatically lost by one run in the second of their two-match series in Wellington.
Feb 28, 11:03
England lose epic second Test to New Zealand by one run
England dramatically lost the second Test to New Zealand in Wellington by one run, subsequently resulting in the two-match series ending in a draw.
Feb 28, 10:23
England complete dominant first Test win over New Zealand
England require less than a session on day four to complete a dominant victory over New Zealand in the first Test in Mount Maunganui.
Feb 19, 09:25
Stuart Broad puts England on brink of beating New Zealand in first Test
Stuart Broad produces an inspired spell of bowling under the lights at Mount Maunganui to put England on the brink of beating New Zealand in the first Test.
Feb 18, 09:36
Top 25 sporting moments of 2022: Lionel Messi, Pele, Roger Federer
After another unforgettable year of sport, Sports Mole counts down the top 25 sporting moments of 2022.
Dec 31, 08:00
Beth Mead wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Arsenal Women and England Women forward Beth Mead wins the 2022 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
Dec 21, 20:57
Beth Mead, Ben Stokes among Sports Personality of the Year nominees
England footballer Beth Mead and England cricket captain Ben Stokes are among the six nominees for the 2022 Sports Personality of the Year award.
Dec 20, 10:30
Rehan Ahmed stars to put England on brink of beating Pakistan
Teenage debutant Rehan Ahmed takes his first five-wicket haul in Test cricket to help put England on the brink of beating Pakistan in Karachi.
Dec 19, 12:58
Harry Brook century sees England lead Pakistan in third Test
Harry Brook scores another century during the early phase of his Test career as England establish a lead over Pakistan at stumps on day two of the third Test.
Dec 18, 12:39
England seal another epic win to claim Pakistan series
England secure their Test series with Pakistan with one match to spare after claiming an enthralling victory in Multan, this time by 28 runs.
Dec 12, 11:53
Pakistan fightback leaves second Test with England in balance
The second Test between Pakistan and England is left in the balance courtesy of the home side launching a third-day comeback in Multan.
Dec 11, 12:28
Ben Duckett, Harry Brook help England seize control against Pakistan in second Test
Ben Duckett and Harry Brook are among a number of players to help England seize control of the second Test against Pakistan at stumps on day two in Multan.
Dec 10, 12:11
Pakistan edge day one versus positive England in second Test
Pakistan will feel that they have edged day one of the second Test with England, despite trailing the tourists by 174 runs in Multan.
Dec 9, 12:27
Ben Stokes hails England's "mind-blowing" win over Pakistan in first Test
Ben Stokes describes England's victory over Pakistan as "mind-blowing" after his side take five wickets in the final session to win the first Test.
Dec 5, 18:07
Pakistan build momentum in bid for unlikely win over England
Pakistan end day four of the first Test with England on 80-2, requiring another 263 runs to earn one of the most famous victories in the long-format of the game.
Dec 4, 12:05
Records galore as England hit 506 on first day versus Pakistan
England submit numerous entries into the Test cricket history books as they hit a remarkable 506 runs on the first day of their match with Pakistan.
Dec 1, 12:09
Preview: Australia vs. England First ODI - prediction, team news
Sports Mole previews Thursday's first one-day international between Australia and England, which will be played at the Adelaide Oval.
Nov 16, 00:57
