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.
England have a challenging summer Test season ahead of them beginning with the three-Test series against New Zealand from June 2 and Anderson and Broad could play a vital role in the series if selected.
Stokes will be the number one candidate for the responsibility as he is already the vice captain of the team and is a regular starter in the side when fit.
Root had previously said that he would have to sacrifice IPL for England and Test cricket, but the absence of Stokes, Archer, Starc, Woakes, and Gayle was a bit surprising.
Following his second operation on a fractured left index finger, Stokes has been given the go-ahead by his physician and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) medical staff to start training. He will go to Australia with the Test specialists and the Lions on November 4.
Following his second operation on a fractured left index finger, Stokes has been given the go-ahead by his physician and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) medical staff to begin training. He will depart with the Test specialists and the Lions on November 4.
