The Latest Breaking News from Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes stands strong in Trent Bridge heat as England battle with New Zealand

The Black Caps reach lunch at 418 for seven after Stokes took three morning wickets.

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Why Mitchell Santner was given out for New Zealand against England as Ben Stokes takes 250th Test wicket

Santner was given out caught as England continued to fight back at Trent Bridge

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Ben Stokes achieves major milestone on England return

England captain Ben Stokes picked up his 250th Test wicket on day two of the third Test against New Zealand on Wednesday. Stokes is back to lead England in the deciding Test of the series, which currently stands at 1-1, after missing the second Test due to a curfew breach.…

The Independent UK · Jun 26

New Zealand’s Latham and Conway pile on runs to punish England in third Test before late wickets

Tom Latham and Devon Conway scored centuries and shared an opening stand of 317 as New Zealand finished day one of the third Test on 361 for four

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

England offer late hope after New Zealand take control of series decider

Ben Stokes returned to lead from the front as England took four wickets for 44 late on during the opening day of the series decider.

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Saracens player escapes formal sanction over nightclub punch that sparked Stokes crisis

The ECB is understood to be bemused that no action will be taken against Totaa Auvaa after the incident at Rex Rooms in Chelsea

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

Friday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it?

European powerhouses France and Spain have work to do to be assured of top spot in their World Cup groups.

The Independent UK · Jun 25

England v New Zealand: third men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened

Tom Latham and Devon Conway added 317 for the first wicket before England fought back in the final session

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

England begin yet another reset but heat is on for series decider at Trent Bridge

So much has happened over the first two Tests it is easy to forget the result of this series could have a big effect on the future of English cricket

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

Thursday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it?

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are both back on England duty in the deciding Test against New Zealand.

The Independent UK · Jun 24