The Latest Breaking News from Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes targets against-the-odds Ashes win despite England’s loss at Lord’s

The hosts were beaten in a controversial second Test and need to win the remaining three Tests in the series.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

England fall 2-0 behind in Ashes quest – how a dramatic day unfolded at Lord’s

Ben Stokes’ men head to Headingley with total clarity. It is win or bust in the third Ashes Test.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

‘Poms’ great Ashes hypocrisy’: Australia reacts to second Test controversy

Australia woke up on Monday morning to an Ashes storm blowing from the other side of the world after Alex Carey’s controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2023

Jonny Bairstow spotted in tense exchange with Pat Cummins after controversial Ashes wicket

Australia will take a 2-0 lead into the third Test of the Ashes series at Headingley - which starts on Thursday - after a controversial victory against England at Lord's

Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2023

The Ashes: MCC suspends three members after confrontations with Australia players in Lord’s Long Room

Australia captain Pat Cummins criticised some MCC members for alleged “aggressive and abusive” behaviour after controversial Jonny Bairstow stumping

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2023

Ben Stokes questions Australia’s ‘spirit of the game’ after Bairstow controversy

Ben Stokes questioned Australia’s ‘spirit of the game’ after the controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow in England’s gripping second Test defeat at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2023

The Ashes: How England and Australia rated in dramatic Second Test at Lord’s

Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett star for England but concerns linger over James Anderson, Ollie Pope, Harry Brook and more after Lord’s loss

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2023

MCC suspends three members following altercation in Lord’s Long Room

David Warner and Usman Khawaja were involved in an exchange with MCC members at lunch.

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023

In Bazball World England win Vibes Urn – but Australia superior in reality

In this series everyone’s a winner, until pesky facts get in the way – and Ashes defeats on home soil are not forgotten

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2023

Ben Stokes says he would not take a win ‘in that manner’ after Lord’s controversy

Alex Carey’s opportunistic stumping of Jonny Bairstow was a flashpoint in the second Test between England and Australia.

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023