Melbourne, July 29 (IANS) Australia coach Andrew McDonald believes attempts may be made to coax Ben Stokes out of retirement for next year’s Ashes. Coach in Australia Andrew McDonald I believe the perfect build-up to the 2027 Ashes would be Ben Stokes making a dramatic comeback from Test retirement, admitting he will create a “fairytale”…
Joe Root will return as England’s Test captain, with his second spell in charge likely to continue through next summer’s home Ashes series against Australia, The Athletic reported on Friday.England’s search for a new Test captain continues Ben Stokes“Retirement from international cricket now appears to be over with Root returning to the role.The England and…
Ben Stokes (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: A few days after retiring from international cricket, Ben Stokes showed that he still has a lot in the tank. Playing his first match as a former England cricketer, Stokes scored an unbeaten 108 to lead Durham to a five-wicket victory over Derbyshire in the One-Day Cup at…
Ben Stokes he responded to criticism from Great Britain Ian Botham with a tongue-in-cheek social media post after announcing his retirement from international cricket.Stokes, who retired from international cricket during the Trent Bridge Test against New Zealand last month, was the subject of a light-hearted remark by Botham on the Test Match Special podcast. Reflecting…
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Sunday fired Brendon McCullum as head coach of the England men’s test team.The decision comes days later Ben Stokes he retired from international cricket after England’s 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia earlier this year and a 2-1 home Test series loss in New Zealand last month. McCullum’s…
Former England captain Ben Stokes reignited speculation surrounding his retirement with a cryptic two-word post on social media after reports emerged that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is investigating the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over footage of his retirement announcement.Stokes, who announced his decision to retire from international cricket during the Trent Bridge…
A few days after bringing down the curtain on his international career, Ben Stokes posted a farewell message on social media, thanking his teammates, supporters and everyone who was part of his journey during what he called “15 crazy years.”Stokes announced his retirement during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Moments after…
Ben Stokes (Getty Images) Ben StokesThe international career will be remembered for countless match-winning performances, World Cup glory and unforgettable Ashes heroics. Yet among his many achievements, the England all-rounder walks away with a remarkably unique Test record that underlines the versatility he brought to the game. Unique statistics of Ben Stokes Stokes, who recently…
England’s Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum look on from the balcony of the stadium (Getty Images) Former England captain Michael Vaughan launched a fierce attack on England’s leadership, calling a head coach Brendon McCullum and chief cricket officer Rob Key later resigned Ben Stokes drew the curtain on his international career.Stokes, 35, announced his retirement…
Harry Brook and Ben Stokes (Image: X) England will begin a new chapter in Test cricket following the retirement of long-time captain Ben Stokes, who called time on his international career during Day 4 of the third Test against New Zealand. With the leadership role now vacant, England’s white ball captain Harry Brook has emerged…
Former India captain Ajay Jadeja has backed Ben Stokes’ decision to retire from international cricket, saying the England all-rounder made the “right call” and suggesting the decision reflected his unwillingness to let people outside the dressing room dictate how he should live his life. Stokes announced his retirement after one of the most decorated careers…
NEW DELHI: Former England captain Andrew Strauss he asked the timing of Ben Stokesannounced his retirement, saying it had become a “huge distraction” for England during the deciding Test against New Zealand.Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during the final Test at Trent Bridge, informing his teammates on the morning of Day 4. The…
Ben Stokes. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Tributes continue to pour in for Ben Stokes following his shock retirement from international cricket, with former India opener Shikhar Dhawan becoming the latest cricketer to pay tribute to the English all-rounder’s extraordinary career.Stokes announced his retirement during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, bringing…
Harry Brook and Ben Stokes (Image: X) Ben Stokes threw his full support behind it Harry Brook as his preferred successor to lead the England Test team after his retirement from international cricket. Brook, who currently captains England in ODIs and T20Is, has served as Stokes’ vice-captain in the Test set-up and is widely regarded…
Ben Stokes. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) Ben Stokes brought the curtain down on his illustrious Test career with a surprise retirement announcement during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Although England suffered defeat in the match, Stokes’ remarkable contributions to the game were celebrated by team-mates and opponents alike, with New…
File Pic: Sachin Tendulkar, right, and Ben Stokes at Wimbledon. (AP Photo/PTI) NEW DELHI: Legend of the Indian boat Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to Ben Stokes after the England great announced his retirement from international cricket, praising his fearless approach, match-winning temperament and inspirational leadership in an emotional post on social media.Stokes confirmed that the…
Ben Stokes has said he has no plans to retire from international cricket, insisting he is “very happy” with his decision despite ending his England career with a Test series defeat in New Zealand.The England captain announced on Sunday, midway through the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, that he would retire from…
Ben Stokes leaves the field after his final innings after announcing his international retirement during the fourth day of the 3rd Test Match between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge on June 28, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo/Getty Images) There is a particular cruelty in the way Ben Stokes chose to retire. On the…
England captain Ben Stokes during the fourth day of the 3rd Test match between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge on June 28, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo/Getty Images) England’s hopes of ending Ben Stokes’ captaincy on a winning note vanished on the fifth morning at Trent Bridge as New Zealand completed a 160-run…
England’s Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes (Photo AFP) Former England fast bowler and Ashes winner Steve Harmison has strongly criticized England’s current Test set-up, saying the head coach Brendon McCullum had to resign following Ben Stokes’ international retirement announcement during the third test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.Harmison, who played 63 Tests and took…
Ben Stokes’ shock retirement from international cricket during the third Test against New Zealand continues to dominate the headlines, with former England captain Michael Vaughan suggesting that a breakdown in trust between Stokes and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) may have played a significant role in the all-rounder’s decision.Stokes has not spoken publicly…
England captain Ben Stokes (AP Photo) Ben Stokes has finally explained the deeply personal reasons behind one of the most shocking retirement announcements in modern cricket, revealing the emotional scars from England’s disastrous Ashes campaign in Australia left him feeling he “had no fight left” to continue representing his country.The England captain stunned the cricket…
England captain Ben Stokes announced on Sunday that he will retire from international cricket after the ongoing third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, ending a career that spanned 15 years.The announcement came while Stokes was in the middle of a bowling spell. England Cricket released a statement confirming that the 35-year-old will step…
Ben Stokes calls Jofra Archer (Image: X) England captain Ben Stokes was seen inciting Jofra Archer to join the team’s celebrations during the third Test against New Zealand after the fast bowler initially opted to stay away following a wicket claimed by spinner Shoaib Bashir. The brief on-field exchange quickly went viral, with fans praising…
England’s Ben Stokes appeals successfully (Getty Images) Ben Stokes marked his return to England’s Test side in spectacular fashion, producing a tireless bowling display against New Zealand as he joined one of the most exclusive clubs in Test cricket history.The England all-rounder became only the second player in the history of the longest format to…
England’s Ben Stokes (Mike Egerton/PA via AP) NEW DELHI: England captain Ben Stokes has admitted that he apologized to his teammates after returning for the deciding third Test of the series against New Zealand cricket team. Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson missed the second Test after being investigated for allegedly breaking the team’s midnight…
England captain Ben Stokes and pacer Gus Atkinson (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard) NEW DELHI: England have made four changes to their playing XI for the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson returning to the side. Jamie Smith and Shoaib Bashir were also recalled, replacing…
Former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott criticized Joe Root’s leadership during England’s defeat to New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval, saying the captain in his place appeared to have learned “nothing” from his previous spell in charge. Boycott also welcomed the return of Ben Stokes for the third Test, saying England needed to…
England’s Gus Atkinson and Ben Stokes (AP Photo) England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson have been cleared of any wrongdoing following an investigation into an incident at a nightclub that occurred after their team’s win over New Zealand earlier this month. The pair had already been sent written warnings by the England…