Ben Stokes

ECB set to offer central contracts to record 39 England players

England will hand out a record 39 central contracts following the retirements of Ben Stokes and Mark Wood.

ECB unlikely to grant Ben Stokes NOC for overseas franchise deals next summer

Stokes faces another potential clash with ECB over franchise participation next summer.

Stephen Fleming rules out attempt to reverse Ben Stokes retirement

Fleming says he respects Stokes' retirement decision and will not attempt to change the former captain's mind.

Stephen Fleming targets England as number one Test team

Stephen Fleming wants England to become the number one Test team and win the World Test Championship during his tenure.

Hose and D'Oliveira repel Stokes as Worcestershire wobble champions

Adam Hose's century helped Worcestershire reach first-innings parity with Durham despite Ben Stokes's six wickets.

Adelaide Strikers sign Mark Chapman for 2026-27 BBL season

Adelaide Strikers have added Mark Chapman to their squad alongside Ben Stokes and Matt Short for the 2026-27 BBL season.

Durham secure promotion as Stokes returns to action

Carse's four wickets helped Durham seal promotion on the final day against Middlesex.

'I've got a new housemate' — Travis Head welcomes Ben Stokes

Head confirms Stokes will lodge with him for BBL 2026-27.

Yuzvendra Chahal took five for an innings and finished with nine wickets in County Championship match

Chahal's nine wickets included a sharp-turning ball that dismissed Ben Stokes in Northamptonshire's match against Durham.

Yuzvendra Chahal bowls Ben Stokes with ripper in County Championship

Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed Ben Stokes with a sharply turning leg-break during Northamptonshire’s County Championship match against Durham.

Ben Stokes signs for Adelaide Strikers in Big Bash League

Ben Stokes joins Adelaide Strikers for BBL-16 after retiring from international cricket in June.

Rahul Chahar takes 6 for 80 as Sai Kishore bowls Ben Stokes in County Championship

Chahar's six-wicket haul and Sai Kishore's dismissal of Ben Stokes highlighted Indian spinners' impact in County Championship matches on Thursday.

Ben Stokes scores 53 and 66 not out and takes seven wickets on red-ball return for Durham

Ben Stokes scored 119 runs across two innings and claimed seven wickets as Durham beat Derbyshire by 338 runs.

Ben Stokes calls county venues shambolic after Surrey and Notts day three

Stephen Fleming appointed England Test coach with Joe Root as captain

'If I hadn't made the decision that I made four weeks ago, Baz would still be coach' — Ben Stokes

Stokes said his retirement directly caused McCullum's sacking and revealed he is working towards coaching qualifications with England as a long-term goal.

Stokes confirms coaching ambitions after retirement

Stokes expressed interest in coaching England and questioned Brook's captaincy snub.

Ben Stokes says alcohol culture exists across cricket, not just England

Ben Stokes argues that cricket's relationship with alcohol extends beyond England and has not kept pace with the game's professional standards.

Ben Stokes linked with record AUD 600,000 BBL contract

Ben Stokes is attracting bids worth AUD 600,000 from BBL sides, with the Sydney Sixers reported as frontrunners for his signature.

Ben Stokes hits unbeaten 108 as Durham beat Derbyshire by five wickets

Stokes struck an unbeaten 108 off 123 balls to lead Durham to a five-wicket win over Derbyshire in his first match since retiring from international cricket.

Ben Stokes set for first game since England retirement

Stokes returns to competitive cricket with Durham in the One-Day Cup following his retirement from international duty.

Ben Stokes plans to combine Durham duties with franchise cricket

England captain Ben Stokes will split his time between Durham and franchise leagues.

'England captaincy could be what Root needs' — Vaughan

Michael Vaughan believes the England Test captaincy will benefit Joe Root after his re-appointment.

Andrew McDonald floats Stokes return for 2027 Ashes

McDonald says Stokes comeback would complete 2027 Ashes fairytale. England yet to name new Test coach.