Ben Stokes

Kohli: More players could follow Stokes’ mental-health example

India captain Virat Kohli believes more players could follow the example of England all-rounder Ben Stokes unless gaps are created in a congested global fixture schedule.

Root backs Stokes after England exit

England captain Joe Root has told Ben Stokes to take as long as he needs away from cricket after the all-rounder opted to prioritise his mental health.

Cricket’s silent killer claims its biggest victim

Ben Stokes’ mental-health-induced withdrawal from the England squad underlines that we are living in a time in the sport where the greatest threat to players doesn’t come from anything they can counter with skill, writes RYAN VREDE.

Stokes faces three months on the sideline

England all-rounder Ben Stokes is expected to be sidelined for up to three months with a broken finger, which will require him to undergo surgery.

Stokes ruled out for remainder of IPL

All-rounder star Ben Stokes will miss the remainder of the 2021 IPL with a broken finger from Monday’s clash between the Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings.

England level ODI series in India

Jonny Bairstow smashed a brilliant 124 and Ben Stokes made 99 as England beat India by six wickets in the second ODI in Pune on Friday.

Watch: Kohli and Stokes square off

Virat Kohli and Ben Stokes were involved in a heated argument early on day one of the fourth Test between India and England.

Watch: Stokes gets Covid-19 test

Ben Stokes is a giant on the cricket field, but seems to have met his match off it.

Highlights: Stokes hammers Mumbai

Ben Stokes smashed an unbeaten 107 off just 60 deliveries as the Rajasthan Royals chased down Mumbai’s massive total with eight balls to spare.

Stokes named Wisden’s best cricketer

England cricket star Ben Stokes has been named alongside Australia Women’s player Ellyse Perry as Wisden’s leading cricketers in the world, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN.