Ben Stokes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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England has a dynamic, charismatic all-rounder as their Test captain in Ben Stokes. Sometimes however, whilst the indominable spirit is willing, the flesh has not always been able to play that role to the full.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / May 2

Ben Stokes Makes a Comeback to England Test Squad After Recovering from the Hamstring Injury

England Cricket Board has announced a 15-member squad for the Test series against Zimbabwe. England Test team will play a one-off Test against Zimbabwe before welcoming India for a five-match Test series.

Cricket News / Athlon Sports / May 2

England players gear up at Trent Bridge ahead of their summer-opening Test match against Zimbabwe.

England’s one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge on May 22 marks the start of their home summer and a welcome return for captain Ben Stokes, who’s back from a hamstring injury.

Cricket News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Harry Brook Appointed as England’s New White-Ball Captain

A new chapter begins for England's limited-overs cricket team as Harry Brook has officially been named captain in both ODI and T20I formats, following Jos Buttler’s resignation.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / April 7

Gambler Key plays the odds in naming Brook captain

Rob Key has played the odds in naming Harry Brook England's white-ball captain. Giving the job to Ben Stokes was too big a risk to take.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / March 6

Stokes considered as England white-ball captain

England would be "stupid" not to consider Ben Stokes as a white-ball captain, says director of men's cricket Rob Key.

Cricket News / Athlon Sports / February 25

Ben Stokes Pulls Out Of The Hundred To Manage Workload For Ashes

Ben Stokes may not participate in The Hundred this summer as he focuses on managing his fitness ahead of England’s highly anticipated Ashes series in Australia later this year.

Cricket News / Athlon Sports / February 25

England Stars Moeen Ali and Ben Stokes Withdraw from The Hundred

Moeen Ali and Ben Stokes have both decided to sit out The Hundred this year, even though for different reasons. While Moeen prepares to retire from English domestic cricket, Stokes is prioritizing his fitness for the upcoming Ashes series in Australia.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / December 23

Stokes out for three months with torn hamstring

England Test captain Ben Stokes requires surgery on a torn left hamstring and is ruled out of all cricket for at least three months.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / December 17

England Test Captain Ben Stokes Suffers A Relapse Of His Hamstring Injury

By Ian Omoro England's Test captain Ben Stokes suffered a serious setback when he again injured his hamstring during the third day of the final match of the test series against New Zealand.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / December 16

'I ain't holding back', says Stokes after injury

England captain Ben Stokes says he "ain't holding back" with his bowling, despite suffering a second hamstring injury in the space of five months.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / December 16

Stokes hobbles off injured as embarrassing England put to the sword by Williamson

England end an embarrassing day of cricket on 18-2, trailing New Zealand by a staggering 640 runs. Kane Williamson’s effortless knock of 156 will be overshadowed by a worrying injury to the English captain.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / December 14

England marginally ahead as frantic evening session brings the game to life

Overcast morning conditions prompted Ben Stokes to put New Zealand into bat, having won the toss underneath an imposingly grey sky. Most teams who choose to bowl first will expect to skittle their opposition within the day, but it was not to be for England.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / December 12

Stokes admits putting 'too much emphasis' on Ashes

England captain Ben Stokes admits he put "too much emphasis" on next year's Ashes in Australia and will now be "toning down expectations".

Cricket News / BBC Sport / December 8

Bethell has proved he belongs, says Stokes

Jacob Bethell has proved he belongs in international cricket with his runs against New Zealand, according to England captain Ben Stokes.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / December 8

“Phenomenal' England claim series victory, despite brilliant hundred from Blundell

England claimed yet another crushing victory against New Zealand, winnings by 323 runs at the Basin Reserve, and consummating a comfortable series win – their first in New Zealand since 2008.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / November 27

England’s Captain Returns To Christchurch For Key Match

By Kemboi Robert England captain Ben Stokes acknowledged that the decision to bat Jacob Bethell at number three may surprise some, but emphasized that

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / October 19

Ben Stokes Opens Up On The 2nd Multan Test After England's Poor Show In The Field

By Ian Omoro Ben Stokes, whose England team lost the second Test against Pakistan by 152 runs on Friday, said he was sorry for expressing his anger on the pitch the day before.

Cricket News / Total Apex Sports / October 7

Ben Stokes Faces Injury Doubts; Crawley Fit and Ready for Pakistan

Ben Stokes is a doubt for the first Test of England’s tour to Pakistan on Monday, but Zak Crawley has confirmed his fitness. Stokes batted for about 30 minutes in the nets and bowled briefly during a training session in Multan on Friday, but he is unlikely to be chosen in England’s squad when they are announced on Saturday.

Cricket News / Total Apex Sports / September 26