NewsFleming Respects Stokes’ Test Retirement and Rules Out Pushing for Ashes Return
England Test coach Stephen Fleming says Ben Stokes seems at peace with retiring from Tests and that he will not try to talk him out of the decision.
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AnalysisStrikers Eye Stokes as Matt Short’s Opening Partner for Big Bash Return
Adelaide coach Tim Paine says Ben Stokes was pencilled in as a top-three batter and could open with Matt Short on his return to the Big Bash.
NewsAdelaide Strikers Land Ben Stokes for the Full BBL|16 Season
Adelaide Strikers have signed Ben Stokes as a marquee all-rounder for the entire 2026–27 Big Bash, beating the Sixers and Renegades to his signature.
Player SpotlightBen Stokes Says He Would Love to Coach England One Day
Ben Stokes is studying for his Level 3 coaching badge and says he would love to coach England, while backing Joe Root’s return as Test captain.
NewsBen Stokes Poised for Durham Return Days After Retiring from England Duty
Ben Stokes, who retired from England duty on 29 June, is expected to return for Durham and may weigh franchise cricket, but rules out an England comeback.
NewsEngland Bring in Stricter Alcohol Rules After Stokes and Atkinson Nightclub Incident
The ECB has tightened England’s alcohol policy, banning public drinking without permission and post-match drinks, after the Stokes and Atkinson incident.
NewsICC Raises Concerns Over ECB’s Release of Stokes Retirement Dressing-Room Video
The ICC is reportedly unhappy that the ECB published footage and audio of Ben Stokes’ retirement speech during a Test, citing player-area regulations.
Team NewsMcCullum Insists His Commitment to England Is Intact After Test Series Defeat
England head coach Brendon McCullum says his belief in the team’s direction is unchanged, despite seven losses in nine Tests and Ben Stokes’ retirement.
Player SpotlightTendulkar Salutes Ben Stokes After the England All-Rounder’s Retirement
Sachin Tendulkar praised Ben Stokes’ fearless style and leadership after the England all-rounder retired from international cricket at the age of 35.
Team NewsRetired Stokes Throws Full Support Behind Harry Brook as Next England Test Captain
Ben Stokes says Harry Brook has his full backing as England Test captain, with the ECB due to decide before the August series against Pakistan.
AnalysisBen Stokes as Test Captain: The Record, the Milestones and the Bazball Legacy
A look at Ben Stokes’ four years as England Test captain: 44 matches, 24 wins, the Bazball approach, and the series and records that defined his tenure.
Team NewsStokes and Atkinson Withdrawn From County Games Ahead of England’s Third Test
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were pulled from County Championship matches mid-game, fuelling talk of an England recall for the third Test at Trent Bridge.
Team NewsStokes Expected to Captain England in Third Test as Nightclub Row Calms
Reports say ECB frustration over the Stokes and Atkinson nightclub episode has eased, with Stokes tipped to resume as England captain for the third Test.
AnalysisMichael Vaughan Says England Still Need Ben Stokes as Test Captain
Michael Vaughan argues England’s Test side needs Ben Stokes as captain despite the curfew row, saying only Joe Root could realistically lead him.
AnalysisHussain and Atherton Say Stokes Needs Support, Not Punishment, Amid Fatigue Fears
Nasser Hussain and Mike Atherton say Ben Stokes looks weary after four years as England captain and should not lose the job over the latest controversy.
NewsBoycott Urges ECB to Suspend Ben Stokes Over Post-Lord’s Night Out
Geoffrey Boycott says England must make an example of captain Ben Stokes after he broke the team curfew following the Lord’s Test win, citing discipline.
Team NewsECB Investigates Stokes and Atkinson After Nightclub Incident Following Lord’s Test
The ECB is investigating Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson over a nightclub incident after the Lord’s Test, leaving England’s captaincy for The Oval in doubt.