The Latest Breaking News from Ben Stokes

Joe Root makes more Test history but New Zealand close in on win against England

Root followed Indian great Sachin Tendulkar as only the second player to reach 14,000 Test runs

The Independent UK · Jun 20

Ben Stokes makes his mark for Durham with rapid 95: county cricket day two – as it happened

England’s Test captain found form with the bat against Northamptonshire in front of national selector Marcus North

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20

England left with mountain to climb against New Zealand despite Root’s heroics: second men’s Test, day four – as it happened

Joe Root finished unbeaten on 75 but the visitors are heading to a sizeable victory at the Oval

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20

Ben Stokes builds up head of steam for Durham during England exile

Absent from England’s second Test against New Zealand, Ben Stokes bowled fast for Durham but ended 15 overs without a wicket

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19

Ben Stokes reports for duty with Durham after England Test squad omission

The 35-year-old is being investigated over a breach of team protocols following the first Test victory over New Zealand.

The Independent UK · Jun 19

Ben Stokes poised for swift England return in third Test against New Zealand

Stokes was left out of the second Test against New Zealand after a curfew breach

The Independent UK · Jun 18

England still have leaders in the dressing room – Emilio Gay

Joe Root is leading an inexperienced XI including three debutants in the second Test against New Zealand.

The Independent UK · Jun 18

New Zealand claim upper hand after Phillips century and late wickets jolt England

The Black Caps’ disciplined attack made late inroads into their hosts’ batting to leave England 222 for 6 at the close on day two in reply to New Zealand’s 391

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18

Ben Stokes could be back soon as England captain as mood turns his way

The England and Wales Cricket Board is hopeful that Ben Stokes will be able to make a quick return as England captain

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18

Ben Stokes in line to play for Durham after England axeing over curfew breach

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The Independent UK · Jun 18