Ben Stokes
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Ben Stokes plans to become England head coach, questions Root's appointment as captain over Brook
Cricket | Aug 04, 2026, 01:12 PM ISTBen Stokes says he wants to become England's head coach after retiring from playing and is completing his Level 3 coaching qualification. The former captain also questioned Harry Brook being overlooked for the Test captaincy, while backing Joe Root to succeed in the role.
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Kuldeep Yadav dominates Ben Stokes, ensures comfortable win for Yorkshire in One-Day Cup
Cricket | Aug 01, 2026, 08:24 PM ISTKuldeep Yadav starred with figures of 2/23 as Yorkshire defeated Durham by seven wickets in the One-Day Cup, dismissing Ben Stokes and Colin Ackermann. Meanwhile, Rob Key and Andrew McDonald believe Stokes could still return from Test retirement for the Ashes.
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Ben Stokes takes fresh dig at Ian Botham, continues war of words on social media
Cricket | Jul 16, 2026, 07:59 PM ISTBen Stokes and Ian Botham's public feud has flared up again after Botham jokingly welcomed the retired England star into the "has-beens" club during the first ODI against India. Stokes hit back on X, extending a disagreement that began during last year's Ashes preparations.
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Ben Stokes set to return to competitive cricket after international retirement
Cricket | Jul 15, 2026, 08:46 PM ISTBen Stokes will return to competitive cricket on Tuesday, July 21, when he plays for Durham in the One-Day Cup, following his retirement from international cricket. The all-rounder has opted out of The Hundred and will focus on domestic cricket while remaining open to overseas league opportunities.
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Brendon McCullum apologises to England cricket fans for marquee series losses
Cricket | Jul 13, 2026, 11:56 PM ISTEngland removed Brendon McCullum as their Test coach after a string of underachievements with the red-ball English side. Under McCullum, England failed to beat India and Australia both at home and away and recently lost to New Zealand at home.
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England cricket sets new drinking policy after Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson's nightclub drama
Cricket | Jul 10, 2026, 09:31 PM ISTEngland has tightened its code of conduct for the men's cricket team, advising players to avoid alcohol around match days and enforcing a midnight curfew throughout every series. The move follows the Ben Stokes-Gus Atkinson nightclub incident and Ashes-related scrutiny.
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How did England breach ICC's anti-corruption code with release of Ben Stokes' retirement video?
Cricket | Jul 09, 2026, 07:53 PM ISTThe ECB breached anti-corruption PMOA rules by posting a video of Ben Stokes' retirement speech with audio from the Trent Bridge dressing room during live match play. Despite the protocol violation on Day 4, the ECB is not expected to face formal penalties.
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ICC contacts ECB over Ben Stokes retirement video; what is the matter?
Cricket | Jul 09, 2026, 12:20 PM ISTBen Stokes' retirement announcement was made public via a video the England Cricket Board shared midway through the third Test against New Zealand in Nottingham. The ICC has sent a letter to the ECB regarding the recording of the video in the PMOA and making it public.
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Ben Stokes bids emotional goodbye on social media after sudden decision of international retirement
Cricket | Jul 03, 2026, 10:18 PM ISTBen Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 15-year England career. The former captain said the decision was entirely his own and thanked fans, teammates and family before looking ahead to supporting England as a fan.
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'Tried to talk him down': Brendon McCullum reveals his reaction to Stokes' international retirement
Cricket | Jun 30, 2026, 01:37 AM ISTWith star England skipper Ben Stokes coming forth and announcing his retirement from international cricket, England head coach Brendon McCullum took centre stage and revealed his reaction to Stokes breaking the news.
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'I feel incredibly lucky': Ben Stokes opens up after playing his final international game
Cricket | Jun 29, 2026, 09:38 PM ISTEngland's ace all-rounder Ben Stokes has retired from international cricket, and after playing the final game of his international career, the star player came forward and talked about his journey and the memories throughout his career.
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Ben Stokes retires: 5 huge milestones of England icon as he walks into the sunset
Cricket | Jun 28, 2026, 08:51 PM ISTBen Stokes walks away as one of the greatest England cricketers, as he brings down an illustrious 16-year-long International career. Stokes will be retiring after the completion of the third Test against New Zealand. Here we take a look at five huge milestones of Stokes.
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Ben Stokes announces international retirement, Trent Bridge Test to be his last England appearance
Cricket | Jun 28, 2026, 08:18 PM ISTBen Stokes has announced his international retirement, with the third Test match against New Zealand being his last England appearance. Stokes bows out as one of England's greatest cricketers.
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Ben Stokes creates history with four-wicket haul in third Test vs New Zealand
Cricket | Jun 26, 2026, 07:05 PM ISTEngland captain Ben Stokes starred with a four-wicket haul and completed 250 Test wickets during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. He also became the first England all-rounder with 7,000-plus Test runs and 250 wickets, joining Jacques Kallis in the elite club.
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Ben Stokes apologises to England teammates after nightclub controversy following Lord's Test
Cricket | Jun 24, 2026, 10:15 PM ISTBen Stokes has apologised to England teammates after breaching team curfew following the Lord’s Test. Back for the series decider against New Zealand, the captain says his focus is now on helping England win a crucial match at Trent Bridge.
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England name playing XI for third Test against New Zealand, Ben Stokes makes much awaited return
Cricket | Jun 24, 2026, 06:39 AM ISTThe ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) recently came forward and named their playing XI for the upcoming third and final Test of the ongoing series against New Zealand. Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson make their much awaited return to the squad.
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England Cricket delivers final verdict on Ben Stokes-Gus Atkinson after nightclub controversy
Cricket | Jun 23, 2026, 04:03 AM ISTWith the ongoing controversy around Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) came forward and delivered their final verdict on the matter after the two were involved in a nightclub incident.
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Ben Stokes returns to England's squad ahead of third New Zealand Test, ECB issues statement
Cricket | Jun 21, 2026, 10:03 PM ISTWith England all set to take on New Zealand in the third and final Test of the ongoing series, the board came forward and announced the return of Ben Stokes to the side after his recent nightclub incident.
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How did Ben Stokes perform in County cricket after being dropped from England Test squad?
Cricket | Jun 21, 2026, 12:25 AM ISTBen Stokes missed a century by five runs after scoring 95 for Durham against Northamptonshire in the County Championship. Coming in under pressure at 30 for three, he led a 153-run stand with Will Rhodes before falling to Harry Conway in Chester-le-Street.
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Ben Stokes likely to return to England squad for third Test vs NZ, will be stripped of captaincy
Cricket | Jun 18, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTBen Stokes is expected to return for England’s third Test against New Zealand after serving a reported one-match suspension. However, the all-rounder may not resume captaincy immediately, with Joe Root likely to continue leading the side in Nottingham.