England’s talismanic all-rounder takes charge
Ben Stokes has long been England’s go-to guy with both bat and ball. Now he has the added challenge of resurrecting the nation as a force in Test cricket.
Stokes named as England Test captain
Star allrounder Ben Stokes was named as England’s new Test captain on Thursday, replacing Joe Root, who stood down earlier this month after a string of defeats.
Stokes backed for England captaincy
Former England captains Michael Vaughan and Mike Atherton say talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes should fill the vacuum left after Joe Root resigned as Test skipper.
Watch: England batsman hits back at fan’s fat jibe
Jonny Bairstow was told to “lose some weight” as he and Ben Stokes headed up the steps to the England change room at the SCG during the tea break on Friday.
Watch: Unbelievable moment in Ashes Test
Ben Stokes somehow escaped this delivery with his stumps intact.
Stokes says no ambition to be England captain
Ben Stokes has thrown his support behind under-pressure England captain Joe Root.
Stokes ready to score big in Ashes
Ben Stokes says England “don’t believe we’re beaten” and that he feels ready to make runs.
Stokes no-ball controversy spices up second day of Ashes
England all-rounder Ben Stokes was at the centre of a no-ball drama in the first Ashes Test on Thursday at the Gabba.
Langer still has nightmares over Stokes’ Headingley exploits
Australia coach Justin Langer says it’s “great for the game of cricket” to have England’s Ben Stokes back for the Ashes.
England’s all-action hero capable of Ashes magic
Ben Stokes is poised to make his eagerly awaited return to international cricket in the Ashes – and for England it is not a moment too soon.
‘It was a genuinely frightening experience’
England star Ben Stokes has revealed the worrying moment when he nearly choked on a tablet that had become lodged in his throat.
Stokes raring to go ahead of Ashes series
Ben Stokes says he is excited at the prospect of facing Australia as he prepares to return following a long break to focus on his mental health and recover from a finger injury.
Stokes added to England’s Ashes squad
Talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes has been added to the England squad for the tour of Australia later this year.
Stokes likely to miss Ashes
England all-rounder Ben Stokes could miss the Ashes series in Australia after undergoing another operation on his injured finger, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Thursday.
Stokes set to miss T20 World Cup
Ben Stokes looks likely to miss England’s T20 World Cup campaign, with head coach Chris Silverwood insisting the all-rounder’s personal well-being remains the top priority.
