Ben Stokes

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.