The Latest Breaking News from Ben Stokes

Jacks gives England tactical shift for Gabba: Stokes

England captain Ben Stokes insists the all-round talents of Will Jacks will suit the Gabba as he rejects suggestions his bowlers are already fatigued.

AAP · Dec 3, 2025

Challenges lie ahead in day-night Test but England have what it takes to shock Australia

Even Steve Smith has struggled under lights and the selection of Will Jacks is the right approach by the tourists

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025

Strengthened Australia welcome England to Gabbatoir in pivotal Ashes week

Ben Stokes is still bullish but the omens suggests pink-ball Test could be a nightmare on Vulture Street

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025

'Put a helmet on next time': Poms learn scooter lesson

England's players will be more safety conscious on any future e-scooter rides after a handful were photographed without helmets in Brisbane.

AAP · Dec 2, 2025

England abandon all-out pace attack with recall of Will Jacks for second Ashes Test in Brisbane

Will Jacks will make his third Test appearance, and his first for nearly three years, as England attempt to level the Ashes at the Gabba

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025

Will Jacks in contention for day-night Ashes Test as England ponder options

Will Jacks has entered England’s thoughts for the day-night second Test against Australia as they look to level the Ashes series

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2025

Brydon Carse confident England can recapture hostility in second Ashes Test

The tourists were condemned to a two-day loss in Perth but it was not one-way traffic.

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025

Joe Root suggests Ashes series ‘doesn’t need’ pink-ball Test

England face a battle to turn the Ashes around at a ground where they haven’t won in nearly four decades

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025

‘I could have been a better captain’: Stokes admits errors as England seek Ashes reset

Captain owns up to mistakes in Perth but by ‘keeping it simple’ against Australia in the day-nighter hopes to address tourists’ shortcomings

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2025

Ben Stokes responds to Mitchell Johnson’s ‘arrogant’ barb at England before second Ashes Test

England’s preparation has been scrutinised after a humbling defeat in the first Test

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025