NASSER HUSSAIN: If evidence was required that it wasn't an easy decision for Ben Stokes at the toss, it came from India's new captain Shubman Gill who confirmed he was also going to bowl.

Ben Stokes' decision to bowl first was vindicated with England's five-wicket win over India, and he had a perfect response to the earlier criticism on the call.

England captain Ben Stokes speaks to the media after his side's five-wicket win over India in the first Test. Ben Duckett's triumphant 149 guided England to another round of Headingley heroics as ...

RICHARD GIBSON: Ben Stokes suggested England are ready to produce champagne cricket over the next seven months as they look to topple India and claim a first Ashes away win for 15 years.

England Test captain Ben Stokes has said his team does not fear India's Jasprit Bumrah. He emphasised that winning a Test series depends on the entire team, not just one bowler.