The Latest Breaking News from Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes chat led to Saqib Mahmood rejecting IPL move in bid to keep Test spot

The 25-year-old made his England Test debut in the recent series defeat against the West Indies.

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2022

Stopgap captain could be perfect for England after Joe Root’s overdue exit

ECB shouldn’t be afraid of appointing a short-term leader who can steer the side through a challenging summer

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2022

Ben Stokes is obvious choice to lead England Test team: Former captains

LONDON: Star all-rounder Ben Stokes has a "smart cricket brain" and is the "obvious" choice to take over as England Test captain following the exit of Joe Root, according to former captains Michael Vaughan and Nasser Hussain.

The Times of India · Apr 16, 2022

Michael Vaughan names the "only" option to replace Joe Root as England Test captain

Joe Root has stepped down as England Test captain and Michael Vaughan believes star all-rounder Ben Stokes should be named as his replacement

Daily Mirror · Apr 15, 2022

The highs and lows of Joe Root’s England captaincy

Joe Root’s tenure as England men’s Test captain is over after the batter announced his resignation Friday morning.

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2022

Azeem Rafiq backs James Vince for England captaincy despite not playing a Test for four years

Hampshire captain James Vince has been backed as a potential replacement for Joe Root after he decided to step down as England skipper following a disappointing run of results

Daily Mirror · Apr 15, 2022

Joe Root resignation is right for everyone but now the tricky bit begins for England

Even a couple of weeks ago, at the end of a tour of the Caribbean which finished with a desperate defeat in Grenada to leave England with one win in 17 Tests, Joe Root seemed determined to carry on as captan, and certain that he was the right man for…

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2022

Ben Stokes will feel 'a lot easier' about being England captain after Joe Root resignation

Joe Root has stepped down as England Test captain following a series defeat to the West Indies and vice-captain Ben Stokes has been widely tipped as his most likely successor

Daily Mirror · Apr 15, 2022

Ben Stokes breaks silence on Joe Root's resignation as he's tipped for England captaincy

Ben Stokes has been widely tipped as the most likely successor to Joe Root as England Test captain, following his decision to resign after a series defeat to the West Indies

Daily Mirror · Apr 15, 2022

Joe Root makes ‘most challenging’ decision to step down as England captain

England’s run of one victory in 17 Tests had placed huge scrutiny on Root’s position.

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2022