The Latest Breaking News from Ben Stokes

‘Embrace it’: Stokes says Test cricket must become more exciting to survive

The England captain, Ben Stokes, has urged administrators to stop trying to fight change in order to ensure young players are still interested in Test cricket

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023

Steve Smith looking forward to seeing how England fare against Australia attack

All five of Australia’s bowlers claimed a wicket as India were reduced to 151 for five in the World Test Championship final – still 318 runs behind.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

Ben Stokes doubles down on England's no-fear approach in emotional Ashes vow

England are hoping to win back the Ashes from Australia and captain Ben Stokes has promised his team will continue with their entertaining and aggressive 'Bazball' approach

Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2023

Moeen Ali’s shock Ashes return reflects lack of back-up for front-foot England

Selectors find nobody in English spin stocks to better a cricketer who has always been about glorious possibility, not guaranteed returns

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023

England captain Heather Knight sets sights on landmark summer of Ashes cricket

Giant images of Knight and Stokes were beamed on to one of London’s best known sights as part of the countdown to the men’s and women’s series.

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

Moeen Ali agrees to come out of retirement to join England’s Ashes squad

He has 64 Test caps, 195 wickets and the small matter of five Test centuries.

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

Moeen Ali answers England’s SOS call to join Ashes squad after Jack Leach injury

Moeen Ali has come out of Test retirement to be added to England’s Ashes squad.

Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2023

Moeen Ali answers England’s Ashes call to rejoin squad after two years away

Moeen Ali will join the England Ashes squad nearly two years after retiring following an injury to spinner Jack Leach

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023

Moeen Ali comes out of retirement to join England Ashes squad

The 35-year-old, who stepped away from the Test side in 2021, will be available to face Australia and cover for the injured Jack Leach

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

Moeen Ali agrees to England's Ashes SOS and is back to take on the Aussies

In a dramatic turn of events, the 35-year-old off-spinning all rounder simply couldn't say no to his great mate Ben Stokes after the call was made to see whether he might help out in their hour of need

Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023