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 mentioned as a player who dismissed Labuschagne multiple times during the Ashes series.

Australian Test batter Marnus Labuschagne reflects on Ashes struggles and his plan to regain form
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-06
5.0

Ben Stokes expresses his desire to coach England in the future.

Ben Stokes says he would love to coach England in future
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-04
9.0

Ben Stokes retired from captaincy, marking a disappointing conclusion to the Bazball era.

Joe Root in 'very different place' over England Test cricket captaincy
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-01
5.0

Ben Stokes retired suddenly from international cricket after the New Zealand series.

England hires New Zealand’s Fleming as Test head coach
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-08-01
5.0

Andrew McDonald said Ben Stokes has 'a lot of good cricket left in him' and that England’s new Test coach should lure him out of international retirement for the Ashes.

SPORTS BRIEFS - Taipei Times
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-31
8.0

Fleming is looking forward to working with the players and bedding in the gains made by Ben Stokes.

Stephen Fleming: Former Black Caps captain confirmed as England men’s test coach, Joe Root returns as captain
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-30
7.0

Many of his contemporaries, such as Alastair Cook, Eoin Morgan, Andrew Flintoff, and most recently Ben Stokes, having already retired from international cricket.

Captaincy weighed him down, freedom set him free: The remarkable second act of Joe Root | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-07-24
6.0

Ben Stokes is set to play for the first time since retiring from international cricket by appearing for Durham at Derbyshire on Tuesday.

Ben Stokes set to make return for Durham in One-Day Cup on Tuesday
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-15
7.0
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Brendon Mccullum
Brendon Mccullum

Ben Stokes announced his retirement during the series defeat by New Zealand.

Next England Test coach: Flower, Trott & Langer - contenders to replace Brendon McCullum
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-13
5.0

Ben Stokes was one of the players who survived alongside McCullum during the coaching changes.

How Brendon McCullum lost England cricket Test head coach role
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-12
5.0

Ben Stokes partnered with McCullum to revitalize the England Test team.

Brendon McCullum sacked as England Test head coach but will retain white-ball role
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-12
6.0

Ben Stokes's shock retirement came just two weeks before McCullum's sacking.

Bazball era officially ends as ECB seeks new leadership
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-12
5.0

Nayar mentioned Ben Stokes as a leader who was trusted to build his own team.

Shreyas Iyer: 'It will be harsh to say ... ': Ex-India batter on Shreyas Iyer's future as T20I captain | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-07-12
7.0

Ben Stokes was left out of the squad for the next Test after breaching the curfew.

England cricket team placed on booze ban, midnight curfew
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-10
5.0

Ben Stokes ends a 14-year international career having brought local fans moments of unprecedented joy.

Black Caps v England: Stokes circus should not overshadow remarkable Black Caps series win at Trent Bridge
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-30
8.0

Ben Stokes confirmed that the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge would be the final international appearance of his illustrious 15-year career.

'Staying away from the middle will be hardest': Sachin Tendulkar's emotional message to Ben Stokes after retirement | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-06-30
7.0
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Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar

Ben Stokes' storied England career ended in a series defeat by New Zealand.

England vs New Zealand: Ben Stokes' career ends with series defeat
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-29
5.0

Ben Stokes' retirement party was spoiled by New Zealand's victory in the test series.

Black Caps v England result: New Zealand spoil Ben Stokes’ retirement party to claim test series win
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-29
5.0

Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket, stating it was the 'best thing' for him.

Ben Stokes retires: England need more leadership change after captain's exit, says Michael Vaughan
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-29
7.0

Ben Stokes announced his international retirement midway through the second session.

Black Caps v England live updates: Third test, day five from Trent Bridge
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-29
5.0

Ben Stokes announced that this Test is his last, leaving the arena to a rapturous ovation.

England vs New Zealand: Ben Stokes' final Test set to end in series defeat
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-28
9.0

Ben Stokes said retiring from international cricket is the 'best thing' for him after he revealed England's final Test against New Zealand will be his last.

Ben Stokes: England captain says retiring from international cricket is 'the best thing' for him
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-28
9.0
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Joe Root
Joe Root

Ben Stokes leaves the international game as one of England’s greatest ever cricketers and one of the defining figures of his generation.

Ben Stokes retires from international cricket mid-test against Black Caps
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-28
9.0

Ben Stokes made the dramatic decision to announce his imminent retirement from international cricket.

Ben Stokes England captain to retire from Test cricket
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-28
7.0
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Richard Thompson
Richard Thompson

Ben Stokes, the England captain, retires from international cricket during an ongoing Test against New Zealand.

Ben Stokes: England captain retires from international cricket during ongoing New Zealand Test
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-28
5.0

Ben Stokes added a 50-stand in just 55 deliveries with Harry Brook.

Black Caps v England live updates: Third test, day four from Trent Bridge
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-28
6.0

Ben Stokes was seen urging Jofra Archer to join the team celebrations during the third Test against New Zealand.

Ben Stokes angrily calls out Jofra Archer after pacer skips Bashir wicket celebration | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-06-28
9.0

Ben Stokes, the England captain, was among the wickets taken by New Zealand's Zak Foulkes.

England vs New Zealand: Home side in danger in decider at Trent Bridge
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-27
4.0