Ben Stokes to make first One-Day Cup appearance in 12 years after international retirement
Ben Stokes will make his first competitive appearance since retiring from international cricket as he returns for Durham in the One-Day Cup after 12 years.
Ben Stokes will make his first competitive appearance since retiring from international cricket as he returns for Durham in the One-Day Cup after 12 years.
Former England captain Ben Stokes reflected on his 15-year international career in an emotional farewell message after announcing his retirement from international cricket.
Banned from the Indian Premier League until the 2028 season, Harry Brook has insisted he has no regrets about skipping the cash-rich franchise league, saying his only priority is representing England as he also emerged as the leading contender to succeed Ben Stokes as the country's next Test captain.
The 35-year-old informed his teammates about his decision before the fourth day of the third and final Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
Harry Kane's cricket-themed social media post has gone viral, with fans linking his "Always ready if needed" message to the ongoing Ben Stokes controversy and speculation surrounding England's Test captaincy.
He also predicted England opener batter Alex Hales could emerge as the match winner.
England captain Ben Stokes said it was an honour for his side to walk out in the third Test against South Africa at The Oval in memory of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Stokes converted his half-century into a hundred, his first the full-time Test captain.
We'll move on to the next test match, and go out there and try to win," the all-rounder added.
Because of the busy schedule, some of England's top cricketers, including Jonny Bairstow and Test skipper Ben Stokes, have withdrawn from the Hundred this year.