The Latest Breaking News from Ben Stokes

The Ashes: Blame game begins over how England missed out on epic Oval series decider

Test cricket misses a golden opportunity as the Old Trafford rain spoils hopes of a Fifth-Test shootout with Australia in London

Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2023

England name unchanged squad for Ashes finale but could freshen up seam attack

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue are in contention to return at The Oval as the hosts bid to stop Australia claiming an outright series victory

Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2023

England vs Australia: Pat Cummins eyes Ashes win, Ben Stokes wants to make it 2-2 after Manchester heartbreak

Australia skipper Pat Cummins emphasizes that his team's determination to win a Test series in England remains unwavering despite their retention of the Ashes was helped by the rain at Old Trafford.

The Times of India · Jul 24, 2023

England ‘a team people will remember’ – Ben Stokes positive after Ashes setback

Five of the last six sessions in the match were lost to the weather without a ball bowled at Old Trafford.

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023

Ben Stokes: We have ‘done wonders for cricket in England’ despite not winning Ashes

Stokes is hopeful England will have the same level of support in the final Test at the Oval as they would if the series was level

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023

The Ashes: Ben Stokes frustrated as ‘pretty much perfect’ England display not enough to set up series decider

A fifth-day washout was enough for Australia to retain the Ashes despite England’s dominance at Old Trafford

Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2023

Dropped catches, Leach injured and Moeen’s finger – Why England came up short

A drawn fourth Test at Emirates Old Trafford meant Australia kept hold of their 2-1 lead and the urn.

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023

The Ashes: England’s charge comes too late as rain ensures Australia seal urn without blockbuster finale

A Fifth Test showdown felt a fitting conclusion but Australia have retained the urn with a helping hand from the weather gods

Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2023

Australia retain Ashes as fourth Test ends in draw following day-five washout

Five of the last six sessions were lost to the weather without a ball bowled at Old Trafford.

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023

The Ashes: England frustrated by more Old Trafford rain as hopes for decider dwindle

England’s pursuit of victory in the Fourth Ashes Test was this morning on hold yet again, with Ben Stokes’s side praying for respite from the rain on the final day at Old Trafford.

Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2023