Ben Stokes
Stokes was only thinking of Bangladesh before final delivery
England batsman Ben Stokes gave a riveting account of his innings against New Zealand, especially the final delivery of the match and what was going through his mind before it was delivered. Incredibly, the Chirstchurch-born English all-rounder was thinking only about Bangladesh.
16 July 2019, 12:39 PM
Stokes available for England despite charge
Ben Stokes will now be considered for England selection again despite being charged with affray, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announces.
17 January 2018, 12:23 PM
Stokes and Hales in England one-day squad for Australia
Suspended all-rounder Ben Stokes is included in England's squad for their one-day series against Australia, although whether he plays remains in doubt.
7 December 2017, 08:52 AM
Stokes signs for Canterbury amidst speculation of England return
Suspended England allrounder Ben Stokes signs with New Zealand provincial side Canterbury, fuelling speculation he is preparing for a dramatic Ashes call-up.
30 November 2017, 11:16 AM
England supremo Strauss eager for Stokes 'clarity'
England chief Andrew Strauss admits the ongoing absence of Ben Stokes from the tour of Australia is a "blow" to the team but says the all-rounder's future involvement in the Ashes was largely out of his hands.
6 November 2017, 12:49 PM
England coach writes off Stokes' Ashes chances
England coach Trevor Bayliss says he is preparing for life without Ben Stokes in the Ashes series and adds that any reprieve for the suspended all-rounder would be just a "bonus".
2 November 2017, 10:32 AM
England can't win Ashes without Stokes , says Waugh
Test great Steve Waugh says England can't win the Ashes without Ben Stokes and the bad boy allrounder would have been dumped immediately if he was Australian.
12 October 2017, 08:03 AM
Starc urges Aussie fans to 'get stuck into' Stokes
Fast bowler Mitchell Starc urges Australian fans to "get stuck into" England bad boy Ben Stokes if he makes the trip for the upcoming Ashes, calling for them to be "very loud".
10 October 2017, 07:14 AM
Brutal video signals end of Stokes’ Ashes?
Former England star Kevin Pietersen says that Ben Stokes cannot be part of the Ashes tour due to the ‘shocking and brutal video’ of him brawling in Bristol.
9 October 2017, 07:55 AM
England look to action man Stokes in Champions Trophy
Ben Stokes would be the first to say England are more than a one-man team but if anyone sums up their revival in limited overs cricket it is the dynamic Durham all-rounder.
29 May 2017, 09:43 AM
Ben Stokes still 'affected' by knee injury
England all-rounder Ben Stokes concedes his troublesome knee is affecting his bowling following his match-winning hundred against South Africa in Southampton.
28 May 2017, 08:04 AM
Morgan plays down Stokes fears, happy with own form
England captain Eoin Morgan plays down injury concerns for all-rounder Ben Stokes, who left field with a sore knee during Wednesday's comprehensive victory over South Africa.
25 May 2017, 09:31 AM
Stokes happy to choose Eng
Ben Stokes has no qualms about having to miss the IPL final with Rising Pune Supergiant, saying England duties will always take precedence over domestic competitions.
22 May 2017, 18:00 PM
England's Stokes 'earns his cash' with explosive ton
England all-rounder Ben Stokes proved the $2.17 million that Rising Pune Supergiants splashed to secure his service in the Indian Premier League was a smart investment as he blasted a match-winning century against Gujarat Lions on Monday.
2 May 2017, 10:22 AM
Brathwaite, Stokes face off again
Carlos Brathwaite and Ben Stokes face off on Friday for the first time since the giant West Indian clubbed four successive sixes off the fiery Englishman to help win last year's World Twenty20.
2 March 2017, 18:00 PM
Reality check follows IPL windfall for Ben Stokes
Less than a week after earning the most lucrative overseas contract in IPL history, Ben Stokes was brought back down to earth somewhat in the opening match of England's tour of the West Indies over the weekend.
27 February 2017, 06:31 AM
Cricket: England's Stokes sold for record $2.16m at IPL
England all-rounder Ben Stokes became the most expensive foreign player in Indian Premier League history when he was bought by the Rising Pune Giants for more than $2 million at auction Monday.
20 February 2017, 05:51 AM
Cricket: Root happy to rely on old friend Stokes
When Joe Root leads England out for the first time as Test captain he will be able to turn to a familiar face in Ben Stokes.
19 February 2017, 07:07 AM
Cricket: Stokes wants fans to fall in love with England again
Ben Stokes chose Valentine's Day to send a message to England fans vowing to make them fall in love with the Test side again.
15 February 2017, 08:03 AM
Stokes lifts Eng to 321
Ben Stokes hit an aggressive half-century to help lift England to 321 for eight in their third and final one-day international against India in Kolkata on Sunday.
22 January 2017, 18:00 PM