Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes

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Ben Stokes is a prominent English cricketer and captain of the England Test team, celebrated for his extraordinary all-round capabilities and match-winning performances. He gained international fame for his heroics in the 2019 Cricket World Cup final and has been a pivotal figure in England's cricketing success. Leading the Test side with a focus on aggressive play, Stokes has become a key player in England's white-ball setup, with high expectations placed on him during the 2023 Champions Trophy.

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Ben Stokes is the captain of the England cricket team facing questions after a difficult fortnight.

Ben Stokes: The questions facing England and their captain after difficult fortnight
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-21
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Ben Stokes is a crucial leader and all-rounder for the England cricket team.

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson 'blameless for violent conduct' - ECB
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-21
7.0

Ben Stokes is expected to return as captain for England after missing a match.

Black Caps v England result: Matt Henry takes 11 wickets as New Zealand cruise to victory to level test series at The Oval
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
6.0

Regular skipper Ben Stokes was suspended by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for breaching the team's midnight curfew.

Joe Root equals unwanted record after England's crushing defeat to New Zealand | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-06-21
5.0

Ben Stokes was absent as captain during the Test match against New Zealand.

England vs New Zealand: Matt Henry ends hosts' miserable fortnight
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-21
5.0

Stokes' absence as a leader and all-rounder have been noticeable as England head for their third successive defeat in Tests at The Oval.

Ben Stokes: Josh Tongue admits England have missed absent captain in second New Zealand Test
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-20
5.0

England's lineup missing captain Ben Stokes appeared bereft of ideas under the leadership of Joe Root.

Black Caps v England live updates: Second test, day four from The Oval
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-20
5.0

Ben Stokes was the bowler against whom Carlos Brathwaite hit four sixes to secure the World Cup for West Indies.

West Indies coach Daren Sammy looks ahead to must-win clash against India | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-03-01
5.0

Ben Stokes, who was involved in a brawl outside a Bristol nightclub in 2017, tried to help Harry Brook through his situation.

England batter apologises over New Zealand incident
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-22
5.0

Ben Stokes is part of the England team facing criticism after recent defeats.

Black Caps 2026 wishlist: Kane Williamson hits magic mark and transtasman redemption - Opinion
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-12
4.0

Ben Stokes is the captain of the England cricket team during the Ashes series.

England’s booze-fuelled Ashes left Stokes and McCullum divided
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-11
6.0

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were the only other men to reach double figures.

The Ashes 2025-26: England bowled out for 110 as 20 wickets fall on day one of Boxing Day Test
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-26
6.0

Ben Stokes's team proved that 152 runs is not a small total by getting all out for 110 runs in the first innings.

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Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-12-26
6.0

Ben Stokes was hit in the groin by a scorching delivery from Michael Neser, which amused the author's daughter.

My five-year-old daughter is learning to love cricket. It’s a source of delight in a difficult summer | Kate Lyons
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-26
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Captain Ben Stokes said that protecting England players’ welfare was his top concern amid claims of excessive drinking.

England players’ welfare main priority, Stokes says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-25
7.0

Ben Stokes is the England captain who aims to protect his players amidst media scrutiny.

The Ashes 2025-26: 'England must stir themselves to find a Christmas miracle' in Boxing Day Test
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-25
7.0

Ben Stokes’ leadership has been described as top-down, bloody-minded and bullying.

Ben Stokes’ leadership is fracturing. Has it cracked or fully shattered?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-25
4.0

Ben Stokes first saw Bashir bowl for Somerset and shared it with ECB managing director Rob Key.

The Ashes 2025-26: Has England spinner Shoaib Bashir become 'unselectable' in Australia?
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-24
5.0

The division of labour stands in marked contrast to the enormous weight on England’s Ben Stokes.

Steve Smith reveals details of health battle that ruled him out of third Ashes Test, now ready to lead Australia at MCG
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-24
5.0

Ben Stokes commented on the disappointment within the dressing room after being 3-0 down.

The Ashes 2025-26: England's Jofra Archer out of tour as Jacob Bethell replaces Ollie Pope for MCG
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-24
5.0

Ben Stokes admitted he is going through his 'toughest time' as England captain as he called for 'empathy' towards his team-mates.

The Ashes 2025-26: Ben Stokes says this is toughest time as England captain amid drinking reports
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-24
6.0
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Ben Stokes was ruled out on the eve of that series with the outcome of an affray charge still not known.

The Ashes: England will investigate reports of Noosa drinking - Rob Key
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-23
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Captain Stokes said Australia is 'no place for weak men'.

The Ashes 2025-26: Brendon McCullum wants to stay as England coach
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-22
6.0