The Latest Breaking News from Ben Stokes

Red-hot Ben Stokes smashes 64-ball century for Durham in first innings as England Test captain

In his first innings since being appointed England’s Test captain, Ben Stokes smashed five successive sixes to reach an extraordinary 64-ball century.

Evening Standard · May 6, 2022

County cricket: Ben Stokes breaks sixes record in Durham century – as it happened

Away from the New Road fireworks, Luke Wells led Lancashire’s reply after Dom Sibley carried his bat for Warwickshire

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2022

Alastair Cook scores 71st first-class century as Ben Stokes makes Durham return

The Essex batter lined up against his England captaincy successor Joe Root

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

England Test woes compounded by drop to 27-year low in ICC rankings as Ben Stokes era begins

England have won just one Test match in the last 12 months, with new captain Ben Stokes taking over a struggling side

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022

England drop to sixth in ICC Test rankings with lowest points total in 27 years

The ICC’s annual update sees England switch places with Pakistan and lose their spot in the world’s top teams

The Independent UK · May 4, 2022

Former England coach delivers verdict on Ben Stokes' appointment as captain

Ben Stokes has replaced Joe Root as England Test captain and former head coach Trevor Bayliss has delivered his verdict on the appointment

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022

Ben Stokes confirms batting order switch after being named England Test captain

Ben Stokes has replaced Joe Root as England Test captain and the all-rounder has confirmed he will not be batting at number five when he leads the side in the first Test of the summer against New Zealand

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022

Ben Stokes hopes career experiences will help him as England Test captain

Ben Stokes hopes the ups and downs of his England career will help him make a success of the Test captaincy.Last year, Stokes spent more than four months out of the game as he managed his mental health and nursed a broken finger. He believes that experience – and others…

Evening Standard · May 4, 2022

Untroubled by Botham and Flintoff comparisons, Ben Stokes makes clear he will captain England his own way

On Ben Stokes’s first day as England captain, it was abundantly clear that he would be doing the job in his own, unique style.

Evening Standard · May 4, 2022

Impressive Ben Stokes passes first exam as England’s Test captain

The all-rounder spoke with assuredness on his plans, his father, the Bristol incident and last year’s break from the sport

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2022