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.
Stokes has long been England’s big-match player, best remembered for his heroic unbeaten 135 at Headingley during the 2019 Ashes, which secured one of the most dramatic Test victories in history.
Initially expected to miss six to seven weeks, Stokes eased concerns over his Ashes availability by resuming net sessions with county side Durham.
India’s Test captain Shubman Gill and his English counterpart Ben Stokes were among the three cricketers along with South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder, nominated for the ICC men’s Player of the Month for July.
After ruling himself out of the fifth and final Test against India due to a shoulder injury, England skipper Ben Stokes expressed confidence in his team’s ability to finish the job, stating that the injury was “too big a risk” to aggravate.
Pant’s bravery earned widespread admiration, with India using Dhruv Jurel as a substitute wicketkeeper for the remainder of the game.
