Headingley Test: Why Ben Stokes chose to bowl first vs India - Ex-England captain explains

Headingley Test: Why Ben Stokes chose to bowl first vs India - Ex-England captain explains

 09:02 20/06/2025

In the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy's first Test, England's Ben Stokes surprised many by choosing to bowl first against India at Headingley. Michael Atherton suggested this decision was influenced by Headingley's recent trends and England's confidence in chasing targets. India, under new captain Shubman Gill, also debuted Sai Sudharsan and welcomed back Karun Nair, marking a new era after Kohli and Rohit.
Ben Stokes on India Test series: 'No Virat, Rohit or Ashwin, but that doesn't make it easier'

Ben Stokes on India Test series: 'No Virat, Rohit or Ashwin, but that doesn't make it easier'

 23:11 19/06/2025

England captain Ben Stokes acknowledges the absence of key Indian players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the upcoming Test series but warns against underestimating India's new squad under Shubman Gill. Stokes praises Jasprit Bumrah and welcomes Chris Woakes' return, highlighting England's strong record with him.
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