Stokes Eyes Top Spot for England in Tests

Stokes eyes top spot for England in Tests

England captain Ben Stokes, who leads his side in one-off Test against Zimbabwe on Thursday, has challenged his players to make the jump from second in the Test world rankings to first. It is now more than a decade since Andrew Strauss was the last England skipper to take the team to the summit, back in 2011. England held the number one spot for under a year and have struggled to challenge since. When all-rounder Stokes succeeded close friend Jo…

Ben Stokes sends five-word message to England cricket bosses as clear summer target set - The Mirror

England have a clear goal this summer following the release of the ICC's new world rankings, with Ben Stokes' side currently sitting at No.2 behind old rivals Australia

Ben Stokes sets lofty England goal ahead of Zimbabwe Test

England have won 22 of their last 35 Test matches under Ben Stokes and sit second in the world rankings but the skipper wants more from his side.

ENG vs ZIM: Ben Stokes wants to take England to No 1 in Test rankings, doubles down on WTC structure criticism

It is now more than a decade since Strauss was the last England skipper to take the team to the summit, back in 2011. England held the number one spot for under a year and has struggled to challenge since.

One more place to go – Ben Stokes targets top spot in Test rankings for England

The one-off game against Zimbabwe, beginning on Thursday, is followed by a five-match home series against India and a huge Ashes trip this winter.

Ben Stokes Sets England's Sights On Getting To No 1 In Test Rankings

England captain Ben Stokes, who leads his side in  one-off Test against Zimbabwe on Thursday, has challenged his players to make the jump from second in the Test world rankings to first. It is now mo