The SA20 League is gearing up for its third season with a player auction scheduled for October 1st in Cape Town. 13 slots remain to be filled, with several international stars, including Ben Stokes, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root, set to participate. The league will also feature the first Indian player, Dinesh Karthik, who recently joined Paarl Royals.
England’s Test captain, Ben Stokes, will miss the remainder of the English summer after suffering a hamstring tear during a Hundred match. He will be replaced by Ollie Pope for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, and aims to return for the tour of Pakistan in October.
England’s preparations for the upcoming test series against Sri Lanka have been hit by injury concerns. All-rounder Chris Woakes has withdrawn from The Hundred tournament due to injury, while captain Ben Stokes is also doubtful for the first test after suffering a suspected hamstring injury. The availability of both key players is now uncertain for the series.
England captain Ben Stokes suffered a hamstring injury while playing for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming test series against Sri Lanka. The injury occurred while running between the wickets, and Stokes was forced to retire hurt. He is set for a scan to determine the severity of the injury.
England captain Ben Stokes will return to The Hundred competition after the West Indies Test series, joining a group of England batters also set to play. The ECB has confirmed the availability of several key players for the tournament, with bowlers’ participation dependent on workload and selection.
England captain Ben Stokes has announced a bold new direction for the team, emphasizing a focus on building a squad capable of reclaiming the Ashes in Australia in 2025/26. This shift sees the retirement of legendary fast bowler James Anderson and a significant shake-up in the playing XI, including the debut of promising young talents.
