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Ben Stokes 135 not out on Sunday secured an highly unlikely one-wicket win over Australia -- England required 73 when the last batsman Jack Leach came to the wicket -- and followed a monumental 24-over bowling stint in the tourists second innings during which he took three wickets. (Photo:AFP)

Ben Stokes' Headingley performance is better than Ian Botham: Mike...

Botham's performance in 1981 was equally heroic.

28 Aug 2019 8:46 PM IST

A series of umpiring howlers from Joel Wilson and Chris Gaffaney spoiled the entire tempo of the matches. (Photo: AFP)

ICC removes error-prone umpires Joel Wilson and Chris Gaffaney from...

Instead of them, umpires Marais Erasmus and Ruchira Palliyaguruge will head to Manchester.

28 Aug 2019 8:03 PM IST

Australia would have retained the urn had Nathan Lyon not fumbled the return throw. (Photo:AFP)

Matt Prior takes a dig at Nathan Lyon, gets blasted by Shane Warne;...

Along with Prior, English club cricketer Chris Adams also joined Matt and started blasting the Australian media.

28 Aug 2019 5:30 PM IST

Following ICCs new caption, the netizens slammed the global cricketing body for comparing Ben Stokes with Maestro Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo: Twitter)

ICC compares Sachin Tendulkar with Ben Stokes again, gets trolled...

However, the Twitterverse also mentioned that Ben Stokes deserved all the credits for playing a match winning innings.

28 Aug 2019 5:26 PM IST

Australian batsman Steve Smith, who continues to pile on the runs for his team is bearing the brunt of the English fans, who are continuing to boo him in the ongoing Ashes. (Photo: AFP)

Jofra Archer's blow reminds Steve Smith of Australian cricketer Phil...

Smith was floored by a short Archer ball in the second test at Lord's.

28 Aug 2019 4:43 PM IST

James Anderson who is currently Englands all-time leading wicket-taker with 506 in 129 Tests, insisted that he has long held a leadership role within the team with support from former skipper Alastair Cook and fast bowler Stuart Broad. (Photo:AP)

James Anderson trying to regain fitness ahead of fourth Ashes Test

The 37-year-old aggravated his calf injury in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston and missed the following two tests.

28 Aug 2019 12:16 PM IST

All-rounder Ben Stokes unbeaten 135 at Headingley on Sunday helped the hosts chase down a record target of 359 in dramatic fashion and level the five-match series at 1-1. (Photo:AFP)

Ben Stokes' life will change forever: Ian Botham

The 28-year-old's epic knock evoked memories of Botham's famous unbeaten century on the same ground in 1981.

27 Aug 2019 9:33 PM IST

Jack Leach put his cult hero status down to looking like a village cricketer after his key supporting role enabled Ben Stokes to steer England to a staggering victory in the third Ashes Test. England were 286-9, still needing 73 more runs to reach a victory target of 359 when last man Leach walked out to bat at Headingley on Sunday. (Photo:AFP)

'Village man-cum-cricketer' Jack Leach becomes Ashes hero

The 28-year-old said his careful cleaning routine was simply about removing condensation.

27 Aug 2019 8:03 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke the news of Englands dramatic win over Australia in the ongoing Ashes series to UK PM Boris Johnson. (Photo: AFP)

PM Modi first to break news of England's marvellous Ashes win to UK PM...

He later called for an iPad and watched the highlights between engagements.

27 Aug 2019 12:48 PM IST

Former Australia player Ricky Ponting feels that David Warner really stood up at a time when the team needed it the most as they are playing without in-form batsman Steve Smith. (Photo:AP)

Australia didn't bat well: Justin Langer

Ben Stokes' unbeaten 135 runs innings which helped England to win the match.

27 Aug 2019 3:33 PM IST

Stokes stitched an unbeaten 76-run partnership with Jack Leach for the last wicket to achieve the unthinkable. (Photo: AP/PTI)

ICC trolled on social media for posting a congratulatory message to...

With the match still in progress, the handle posted a photo which congratulated Australia for retaining the Ashes.

27 Aug 2019 11:49 AM IST

Steve Smith is set to make his return to action in a tour match against Derbyshire after the Australia star batted against bowlers for the first time on Sunday since being concussed. (Photo:AFP)

Australia craving for Steve Smith's return in 4th Ashes Test

Stokes was deservedly hailed on Monday for his heroic unbeaten 135 that secured a rousing one-wicket win to level the...

26 Aug 2019 8:30 PM IST