Ben Stokes

Stokes’ central contract will end this month following his shock retirement announcement in June

Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue — three very important Test bowlers for England — are likely to be rested for the five T20Is in Australia in November-December

The high-energy Hampshire seamer took three for 12 on Tuesday evening as England began their Vitality T20 series with a crushing 119-run victory at his home ground in Southampton

The former England captain, who retired from international cricket earlier this year, will be available throughout BBL 16, beginning with the Strikers' opening fixture against Sydney Thunder in Canberra on December 16

Gloucestershire posted the video clip on social media, praising the Indian spinner for producing a delivery that left "not a lot you can do about it"

The off-field conduct and drinking habits of England's men's squad are back under scrutiny this week after another after-hours incident involving one of its players

England cricket legend has called for harsher punishment for misbehaving players

Brydon Carse: England drop bowler after nightclub altercation

There were plenty of trademark shots in his 11 fours, including a cross-legged lofted drive down the ground that brought warm murmurs from the crowd perched on white plastic seats

The Yorkshireman ran the chase against Australia at Headingley three years ago and played a strong hand against India last year

His return comes after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) brought in stricter rules following a series of off-field incidents involving players

Jordan Cox at No3 as injured Jacob Bethell misses Pakistan Test series

Ben Stokes’ reported interest in playing Major League Cricket during the 2027 English summer has provided the clearest indication yet that an international comeback for next year’s Ashes is highly unlikely

Ben Stokes’ reported interest in playing Major League Cricket during the 2027 English summer has provided the clearest indication yet that an international comeback for next year’s Ashes is highly unlikely

Over the course of two hours chatting to his old friends Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler on their podcast, Ben Stokes sounded at peace with his decision to retire from England duty five weeks ago

His retirement followed a nightclub incident with Gus Atkinson

Joe Root can finally win Ashes as captain if coaches take pressure off him

Among several franchises vying for his signature, the Sydney Sixers have emerged as the leading contenders to lock in the iconic cricketer

Fleming was appointed England's new Test coach after Brendon McCullum was removed from the role earlier this month

The ECB recently completed a week-long interview process with several candidates

England are without a Test captain or head coach following Ben Stokes’ sudden international retirement after last month’s 2-1 loss to New Zealand, which led to Brendon McCullum’s role being downsized to overseeing the white-ball teams

Although IPL 2027 season is still some time away, franchises have already started planning for the next auction

The all-rounder’s comeback follows his dramatic retirement from international cricket just over a fortnight ago

While the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is yet to announce Brendon McCullum's successor following his departure after the 1-2 home Test series defeat to New Zealand last month, Flower has emerged as one of the leading candidates

The England and Wales Cricket Board are on the hunt for Ben Stokes’ successor after his shock retirement last month and white-ball captain Brook earned a ringing endorsement after Saturday’s 56-run T20 win at the Ageas Bowl earned a 4-0 whitewash over India in the Vitality Series

Stokes’ farewell address to the England dressing room attracted the attention of the ICC

Players advised to avoid drinking before and after matches under new behaviour guidelines

ICC rules prohibit such footage from players' areas during play

Former England skipper Ben Stokes reflected on his 15-year journey with England, describing it as an emotional and eventful career filled with extreme highs and lows, both on and off the field

Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Harry Kane and Erling Haaland are all chasing the Golden Boot

Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Harry Kane and Erling Haaland are all chasing the Golden Boot

Joe Root and Ben Stokes are great mates; they’ve played with each other since they were children representing Yorkshire and Durham’s youth teams

Will BCCI Allow Ben Stokes To Play In IPL 2027

Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during the final Test against New Zealand to leave England searching for a successor

Sir Andrew Strauss criticises Ben Stokes for retiring mid-match

Ravindra’s fluent 60 cements New Zealand control in series-deciding test

The left-hander ended a run of 22 innings without a three-figure Test score with a fluent 113 off just 99 balls, having been dropped on eight by Henry Nicholls, to propel England to 223 for two in response to the Black Caps’ 438 in the heat-sapping conditions

Saracens pledged to review the incident and address it appropriately after learning of the flare-up in a Chelsea nightclub a fortnight ago, a process that has now concluded

This century ties him with legendary Martin Crowe as New Zealand's joint third-most prolific century-maker in Test cricket history

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were dropped by England after the incident involving Saracens academy player Totoa Auvaa

Commenting publicly for the first time since being dropped pending an investigation into an incident at a nightclub after the first test, Stokes didn't go into details about the controversy or whether he considered giving up the captaincy — or indeed retiring

He and Stokes spoke for “an hour and a bit” ahead of their return to the nets at Trent Bridge, with the head coach choosing to keep details of their conversation private — save for the part where they shared some confusion about suggestions of a rift

Both high-profile international players were pulled from action ahead of day three

New Zealand was slowly but surely closing in on winning The Oval test after reducing England to 182-5 on Saturday in a doubtful fourth-innings chase of 463

The England all-rounder has been picked in the Durham squad for their home match against Northamptonshire in Chester-le-Street beginning Friday (June 19) in the County Championship

Blundell made 51 and shared valuable stands of 81 with Daryl Mitchell (44) and 75 with Phillips after New Zealand, sent into bat, had slumped to 107-4

Tom Blundell hit New Zealand's first 50 of the series and Glenn Phillips posted an unbeaten 49 as the tourists fought back against England on an intriguing opening day of the second test at the Oval on Wednesday