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England Test captain Ben Stokes believes the quality of international cricket is being harmed by the sport's scheduling, suggesting the calendar Impacts ...

That’s not the way international cricket should go.’ ‘If you have people turn up and be really excited about the cricket they’re going to watch then I feel you’ve already won before you’ve bowled a ball. But for me, Test cricket is so important for this game and always should be.

Ben Stokes was acquired by Chennai Super Kings for a whopping amount of ₹16.25 crore in the IPL 2023 mini-auction held in Kochi on Friday. | Cricket.

[whopping amount of ₹16.25 crore in the IPL 2023 mini-auction](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ben-stokes-sends-out-strong-message-with-photo-tweet-after-csk-buy-him-for-rs-16-25-at-ipl-2023-auction-101671793466813.html) held in Kochi on Friday. A great example is England's one-day series against Australia after the T20 World Cup. But for me it is so important for the game. It is losing the attention of the fans with all the new formats and franchise competitions. The South Africa T20 league, which starts from January is one of them, with many IPL stakeholders forming different teams, who'll take part in the tournament. England secured a resounding 3-0 victory over Pakistan in the recently-concluded Test series.

Ben Stokes took over the England Test captaincy in 2022, and the 'Bazball' tactics inspired a run of nine wins in 10 matches, including a series whitewash ...

And now Stokes, [who also inspired his country to a T20 World Cup win in November](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/cricket/breaking-england-win-t20-world-28477950), has explained what inspired the turnaround. And he was coy on how long he envisaged being in charge, saying: "I don’t think you can put a time on that. “One thing that I think I've always been very mindful of, you know, is never expect anybody else to do something that I wouldn't,” he said. But for me it is so important for the game. "It is losing the attention of the fans with all the new formats and franchise competitions. I love playing Test cricket and felt we could do something different." Having adopted their now famous 'Bazball' style though, England's red ball players have been transformed, winning nine of their last 10 Tests. [South Africa](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/south-africa-cricket-team) and [New Zealand](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/new-zealand-cricket-team), and a [history making whitewash in Pakistan](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-pakistan-stokes-ahmed-brook-28774665). [declaration in the first Test in Pakistan represented a huge gamble](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-pakistan-record-mccullum-stokes-28636038) as he risked losing a game that was seemingly petering out for a draw, whilst he has notably upped his aggression at the crease. We understand there are so many opportunities for players away from Test cricket. [Ben Stokes](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ben-stokes) has hailed his [England](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/england-cricket-team) side for "doing something different" in Test cricket after what turned into a stellar year for the all-rounder. [Brendan McCullum](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brendon-mccullum), Stokes took over a team seemingly in turmoil, having followed a harrowing 4-0 [Ashes](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/the-ashes) loss down under with a series defeat in the [West Indies](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/west-indies-cricket-team).

England have hit some pretty big highs in 2022 but which players ended the year right at the peak?

This belligerent competitor saved his career with a hundred in Sydney before moving to the next level in the summer starting with a sensational hundred at Trent Bridge that proved something was stirring in English cricket. His leadership, astute tactical brain, clear-eyed strategy, intelligent man-management skills combined with a hint of menace, when added to the fact he can bat at any pace, bowl good pitch up swing or reel off 12 overs of bouncers and can field anywhere makes him one of the most influential English cricketers of all time. Will he keep his place for the Ashes with England fitting both Brook and Bairstow in the side? Bought into attacking lengths and fields, and exudes the enthusiasm of a 20-year-old than a 40-year-old. Started the year backing away and having his stumps detonated as the last Ashes wicket to fall. Dropped for the West Indies tour and worried he’d be the scapegoat for Ashes hammering. Stokes will use him sparingly this summer in short bursts to give Australia a taste of what it is like to be peppered. Played all Tests last summer and also embraced the fuller length and less protection in the field. Always clinging on to his place in the side despite a fine record. Has matured into a senior pro who is much better equipped to handle the pressures of Test cricket. Easy to forget he was the young player to emerge last summer. Promising Test debut although he looked exhausted by the end of his second game in Multan.

Stokes highlighted England's three-match one-day international series in Australia in November, which started four days after they won the Twenty20 World ...

Mohammed Shami was ruled out of India's tour of Bangladesh with a shoulder injury. | Cricket.

“The whole Indian backups have been injured over a period of time for some strange reason. Ravindra Jadeja is also among those Indian players who are recovering from injuries while captain Rohit Sharma had missed out on the Bangladesh Test series due to an injury he picked up during the limited overs games. He has had an injury and he’s been injury-struck for some time,” said Karthik on Cricbuzz. Bumrah posted videos of himself bowling full tilt in the nets earlier this month, with the caption “Full throttle”, indicating that he has regained full fitness. However, there has been no update on Shami, who had replaced Bumrah in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup. While Shami was ruled out with a shoulder injury, Bumrah was recovering from a back injury that had seen him sit out the 2022 T20 World Cup as well.

Stokes made the decision to step away from ODI cricket earlier this year, labelling the current calendar "unsustainable" in his retirement statement. Speaking ...

Some of the messages were very emotional to read." "The idea of franchises is a solid, good idea. "A great example is England's one-day series against Australia after the T20 World Cup.

England Test captain Ben Stokes believes the quality of international cricket is being harmed by the sports scheduling.

"I felt as if we could do something different. "And I don't think that's the way for international cricket to go. I absolutely love playing Test cricket.

'Place as a legend is assured': Top cricket award named after Warne as tributes pour in.

“His place as a legend of Australian and world sport is assured,” added Hockley. “Whilst we continue to mourn his passing, it is fitting that we honour Shane at his beloved Boxing Day Test at the MCG.” [tributes were paid](https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/australia-vs-south-africa-boxing-day-test-2022-shane-warne-tribute-statue-grandstand-floppy-hats-and-zinc/news-story/f9eae7f083f9c147f6ce1c9a691ea121) to the late spin-king at the [Boxing Day Test against South Africa](https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia-vs-south-africa-second-test-2022-mcg-boxing-day-test-talking-points-cameron-green-pat-cummins-toss-selection/news-story/6213b06b46f4ea3c65025b83ffe10e58). [Starc’s special trait sparks Test ‘mayhem’ as selection gamble backfires](https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia-vs-south-africa-second-test-2022-mcg-boxing-day-test-talking-points-cameron-green-pat-cummins-toss-selection/news-story/6213b06b46f4ea3c65025b83ffe10e58) “As one of Australia’s all-time greats, it is fitting we acknowledge Shane’s extraordinary contribution to Test cricket by naming this award in his honour in perpetuity,” said Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley. Australia’s men’s Test Player of the Year award will be renamed in Shane Warne’s honour, officials said Monday, as