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.
While England has the "right personnel in charge," Pietersen believes the entire cricket structure needs a "shake-up" to get the team out of its "doom-and-gloom" situation.
He succeeds right-handed batter Joe Root, who resigned from the role in April this year, in becoming the 81st captain of the England men's Test team.
A report in iNews said that England men's cricket's new managing director, Rob Key had travelled to Durham for a "face-to-face" meeting with Stokes to "discuss the role", and that the 30-year-old all-rounder could be officially unveiled as England's new Test skipper "in the next 48 hours".
Stokes has been heavily linked with the vacant England Test captain's position and has spoken about the role as well following his friend and teammate's decision to step down
Eoin Morgan, who played a Test match in February 2012 against Pakistan at Dubai, has backed Stokes to take the role of captaining England in the longest format of the game.
