Ben Stokes

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.

Ben Stokes to split 2026 between Durham and franchise leagues

Ben Stokes will balance county cricket with franchise commitments in 2026, managing his workload across formats as part of a schedule still being finalized.

Stokes set for first Durham appearance since England retirement

Ben Stokes is set to play his first game for Durham in the County Championship after retiring from international cricket.

ICC contacts ECB over Ben Stokes retirement video

The ICC has flagged footage of Ben Stokes announcing his retirement to teammates during the third Test against New Zealand, citing a potential breach of conduct rules.

Ben Stokes retires from international cricket after New Zealand series

Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket before day four of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. He will end his career at the conclusion of the current series.

Mohammad Abbas reaches first-class milestone at Lord's

Mohammad Abbas reached a first-class milestone by dismissing Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay during the second Test at Lord's.

England name four changes for Trent Bridge Test against New Zealand

Stokes and Atkinson stay despite written warnings as England shuffle Trent Bridge squad

England keeps Stokes and Atkinson in the third Test squad after written warnings, while Robinson and Smith return and Baker and Rew drop out.

Stokes named in Durham squad for County Championship return

Ben Stokes returns for Durham while Lewis Hill retires at season's end.

ECB investigates Stokes and Atkinson after London nightclub incident

ECB probes Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson over nightclub visit after first Test versus New Zealand.

Southern Brave beat MI London by one run in last-ball thriller

'You don't want it to get messy' - Stokes defends handling of Archer

Ben Stokes defended excusing Jofra Archer from the Test summer for IPL commitments, warning that overly strict policies could see players like him leave England cricket permanently.