Ben Stokes' father Ged is rushed to hospital in a 'critical condition'
5 years ago

Ben Stokes' father Ged is rushed to hospital in a 'critical condition'

Daily Mail  

England's preparations for the Boxing Day Test against South Africa were thrown into turmoil on Christmas Eve when Ben Stokes father Ged suffered a serious illness. Ged Stokes with England star Ben and wife Deborah in 2017 - he has been taken ill Ben Stokes missed England's training session to be at his father's bedside in hospital WHO IS GED STOKES? Ged Stokes is a former rugby league professional and coach and it was his career that brought the family to Cumbria before Ben was born and ensured his son would become an England star rather than New Zealand. Stokes Sr is in a 'critical' condition after being rushed to hospital in South Africa Just last week, Stokes was in Aberdeen to pick up his Sports Personality of the Year trophy Ged Stokes is a former rugby league professional and coach and it was his career that brought the family to Cumbria before Ben was born and ensured his son would become an England superstar rather than one for New Zealand.

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Ben Stokes makes England vow after devastating injury setback confirmed
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ben Stokes makes England vow after devastating injury setback confirmed

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Ben Stokes can’t play any form of cricket for 3 months, will miss England’s tour to India, CT 2025; here’s why
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ben Stokes can’t play any form of cricket for 3 months, will miss England’s tour to India, CT 2025; here’s why

Live Mint  

Two days after the England and Wales Cricket Board excluded former skipper and all-rounder Ben Stokes from the upcoming India tour and the Champions Trophy 2025, new reports suggest Stokes has been ruled out of all cricket for at least three months. Ben Stokes's absence from the upcoming England tour to India and the Champions Trophy is a major setback, …

‘F*** some shit up’: Ben Stokes promises ‘more blood and sweat’ after getting pushed away from cricket for three months
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

‘F*** some shit up’: Ben Stokes promises ‘more blood and sweat’ after getting pushed away from cricket for three months

Hindustan Times  

Ben Stokes is not done. An hour after the England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed that their Test skipper, Ben Stokes, was sidelined for "at least three months" with a reoccuring hamstring injury, the all-rounder came up with a powrful reaction on social media. England captain Ben Stokes grabs at his leg while bowling during play on day three of …

England Test captain Ben Stokes out for three months due to torn hamstring
3 weeks, 2 days ago

England Test captain Ben Stokes out for three months due to torn hamstring

India Today  

England Test captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of all cricket for at least three months after suffering a recurrence of a torn left hamstring during the third Test against New Zealand last month. Despite a partial recovery, the injury resurfaced in the third Test of England’s 2-1 series victory over New Zealand. His heavy workload in New Zealand …

Ben Stokes hit by fresh injury blow as England toil in third Test
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Ben Stokes hit by fresh injury blow as England toil in third Test

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Ben Stokes provides injury update ahead of second Test against New Zealand
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes provides injury update ahead of second Test against New Zealand

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Ben Stokes will MISS England's first Test against Pakistan as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury - as Ollie Pope steps up as stand-in captain in his absence
3 months, 1 week ago

Ben Stokes will MISS England's first Test against Pakistan as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury - as Ollie Pope steps up as stand-in captain in his absence

Daily Mail  

Ben Stokes has been ruled out of Monday’s first Test against Pakistan because of his hamstring tear – and said he was doing everything in his power to recover in time for the second game, starting on October 15. There is also a return for spinner Jack Leach, who has not played for England since the first Test against India …

Ben Stokes WON'T bowl at the start of England's Test series against Pakistan after revealing the extent of the hamstring injury that kept him out of Sri Lanka series
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes WON'T bowl at the start of England's Test series against Pakistan after revealing the extent of the hamstring injury that kept him out of Sri Lanka series

Daily Mail  

He said he is working to ensure he doesn't do any extra damage in his recovery Ben Stokes will not bowl at the start of next month's Test tour of Pakistan after revealing his recent hamstring injury also included damage to his tendon. Ben Stokes won't bowl for England at the start of their Test tour of Pakistan this winter …

Ben Stokes ruled out for rest of summer after hamstring injury
5 months ago

Ben Stokes ruled out for rest of summer after hamstring injury

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Ben Stokes gives England teamtalk as Euro 2024 looms
7 months, 1 week ago

Ben Stokes gives England teamtalk as Euro 2024 looms

The Independent  

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England Test captain Ben Stokes set to make first Durham appearance in two years
8 months ago

England Test captain Ben Stokes set to make first Durham appearance in two years

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Ben Stokes provides update post knee surgery
1 year, 1 month ago

Ben Stokes provides update post knee surgery

The Hindu  

England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Friday said that his rehabilitation after a knee surgery last month has been going on well and he’s hoping to make further progress in the next two weeks. Stokes underwent a successful surgery on his left knee on November 29 in a bid to stay fit for the Test series in India, beginning January next …

'Under the knife done' - England Test captain Ben Stokes to undergo rehab after successful surgery
1 year, 1 month ago

'Under the knife done' - England Test captain Ben Stokes to undergo rehab after successful surgery

India TV News  

England's red-ball skipper Ben Stokes has successfully undergone knee surgery and will now spend time undergoing rehabilitation to regain full fitness ahead of England's five-match-long Test tour of India starting January 25, 2024. The star English allrounder was unable to display his bowling prowess lately due to his left knee injury and played as a batter for the Three Lions …

England must show strong leadership and send Ben Stokes home – Steve Harmison
1 year, 2 months ago

England must show strong leadership and send Ben Stokes home – Steve Harmison

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Stokes fitness doubt in latest England Ashes scare
1 year, 8 months ago

Stokes fitness doubt in latest England Ashes scare

The Hindu  

England Test captain Ben Stokes is still unable to bowl and is only “batting cover”, his coach at IPL side Chennai Super Kings says, in a fresh injury scare weeks before the Ashes. On April 21, Chennai coach Stephen Fleming said that Stokes had suffered “another little setback”, without giving details. On Sunday Fleming said that Stokes was still unable …

Ben Stokes left out of Chennai Super Kings side despite return to fitness
1 year, 8 months ago

Ben Stokes left out of Chennai Super Kings side despite return to fitness

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England should persuade Ben Stokes to be part of ODI World Cup team: David Gower
1 year, 11 months ago

England should persuade Ben Stokes to be part of ODI World Cup team: David Gower

India Today  

Former England captain David Gower has said England will have a real shot of defending their 50-over World Cup title if they persuade to bring back Ben Stokes from retirement and be part of the team in India. Ben Stokes played a crucial role in England winning their maiden ODI World Cup title in 2019, starring in the dramatic final …

England hopeful Ben Stokes will be fit for third New Zealand Test despite illness
2 years, 6 months ago

England hopeful Ben Stokes will be fit for third New Zealand Test despite illness

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Ben Stokes injury: England allrounder shares positive update
3 years, 3 months ago

Ben Stokes injury: England allrounder shares positive update

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India vs England: Ben Stokes withdraws from series, takes indefinite 'mental well-being' break from all cricket
3 years, 5 months ago

India vs England: Ben Stokes withdraws from series, takes indefinite 'mental well-being' break from all cricket

Firstpost  

The ECB in a statement said that Stokes has taken a break to prioritise his mental wellbeing and give rest to his left index finger which has not healed fully after he underwent an operation following an injury in the Indian Premier League. London: England’s Ben Stokes is to take an indefinite break from all forms of cricket to “prioritise …

Ben Stokes takes an 'indefinite break from all cricket', to miss India Test series
3 years, 5 months ago

Ben Stokes takes an 'indefinite break from all cricket', to miss India Test series

India TV News  

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has opted out of the impending five-match Test series against India starting August 4 and has taken an indefinite break from international cricket with immediate effect. "Stokes has withdrawn from England's Test squad ahead of the LV= Insurance Test series against India starting next week to prioritise his mental wellbeing and to rest his left index …

Ben Stokes takes indefinite break to focus on mental health, to miss Test series against India
3 years, 5 months ago

Ben Stokes takes indefinite break to focus on mental health, to miss Test series against India

The Hindu  

Ben Stokes will take an indefinite break from all cricket with immediate effect 'to prioritise his mental well-being', and won't be available for the Test series against India, starting August 4. In a statement on Friday, the England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed that "Stokes has withdrawn from England's Test squad ahead of the Test series against India starting next …

Ben Stokes set to return to action with T20 game next week
3 years, 7 months ago

Ben Stokes set to return to action with T20 game next week

India TV News  

All-rounder Ben Stokes, who is sitting out of the ongoing Test series against New Zealand due to injury but will be a key player in England's five-Test series against India in August-September, is likely to resume competitive cricket with a T20 Blast game for Durham next week. "Details of Stokes's comeback are yet to be confirmed by the ECB and …

IPL 2021 | Ben Stokes to have surgery on Monday, out for up to three months
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021 | Ben Stokes to have surgery on Monday, out for up to three months

India TV News  

England all-rounder Ben Stokes will be out of action for "up to 12 weeks" as his fractured left index finger will require surgery that will take place in Leeds on Monday. "Ben Stokes will be out for up to 12 weeks.He will have surgery in Leeds on Monday," read a statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board on Friday. …

'Love you forever and always': Ben Stokes pays emotional tribute to late father Ged
4 years, 1 month ago

'Love you forever and always': Ben Stokes pays emotional tribute to late father Ged

India TV News  

England all-rounder Ben Stokes took to his official social media profile to pay an emotional tribute to his father Ged, who passed away on Tuesday after a prolonged battle with cancer. Ben, on his official Instagram profile, wrote, "In different places now me and you Ged but knowing you’ll always have this smile on your face make’s me smile every …

WATCH: Ben Stokes returns to training in Christchurch ahead of IPL 2020
4 years, 3 months ago

WATCH: Ben Stokes returns to training in Christchurch ahead of IPL 2020

India TV News  

Rajasthan Royals must have heaved a sigh of relief as England all-rounder Ben Stokes returned to training in Christchurch, New Zealand on Friday, a day before the start of the 13th season of the Indian Premier League. "Been great being in Christchurch we’re it all began for me.thanks to @sydenhamcricket for letting me use their facilities to bowl in.unlucky today …

IPL 2020 | Ben Stokes likely to miss first part of tournament; RR 'will wait' to hear from all-rounder
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020 | Ben Stokes likely to miss first part of tournament; RR 'will wait' to hear from all-rounder

India TV News  

IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals is likely to miss its premier all-rounder Ben Stokes during the first part of the T20 event as the World Cup-winner is currently in New Zealand to be with his ailing father Ged. Stokes, considered the world's best all-rounder right now, left for Christchurch in the middle of the Test series against Pakistan last month after …

Ben Stokes may miss first half of IPL, Rajasthan Royals to 'wait' - cricket news
4 years, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes may miss first half of IPL, Rajasthan Royals to 'wait' - cricket news

The Hindu  

IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals is likely to miss its premier all-rounder Ben Stokes during the first half of the T20 event as the World Cup-winner is currently in New Zealand to be with his ailing father Ged. Stokes, considered the world’s best all-rounder right now, left for Christchurch in the middle of the Test series against Pakistan last month after …

Ben Stokes 'didn't sleep for a week' after father's brain cancer diagnosis - Cricket News
4 years, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes 'didn't sleep for a week' after father's brain cancer diagnosis - Cricket News

The Hindu  

England all-rounder Ben Stokes' father Gerard has said he was diagnosed with brain cancer in January after a trip to South Africa to watch his son play in the four-Test series. Gerard, a former New Zealand rugby league player, was admitted to hospital in Johannesburg ahead of England's Boxing Day Test with South Africa last year. How that came about …

Didn’t sleep for a week: Ben Stokes on his father's diagnosis with brain cancer
4 years, 4 months ago

Didn’t sleep for a week: Ben Stokes on his father's diagnosis with brain cancer

India TV News  

England allrounder Ben Stokes has spoken from managed isolation in New Zealand of his emotional response to news his father Ged has been diagnosed with brain cancer. New Zealand-born Stokes said he had no choice but to leave the England team during its recent test series against Pakistan after learning of his 64-year-old father’s diagnosis. “Leaving was the right choice …

Ben Stokes is already a big leader in team, he's going to be a very good captain: Zak Crawley
4 years, 6 months ago

Ben Stokes is already a big leader in team, he's going to be a very good captain: Zak Crawley

India TV News  

Young England batsman Zak Crawley feels Ben Stokes will have no trouble filling the captain's shoe in the absence Joe Root as the all-rounder is already a "big leader" of the team. "Ben is already a big leader in the team, so he is not going to have any problems leading in the first Test," Crawley told Sky Sports Cricket. …

Ben Stokes set to captain England in first Test against West Indies
4 years, 6 months ago

Ben Stokes set to captain England in first Test against West Indies

India TV News  

England captain Joe Root is set to miss the first Test against the West Indies next week as he will attend the birth of his second child, a BBC report said. Ben Stokes is set to captain England for the first time in Root's absence. Root's wife is expecting a baby around similar time as the first Test and if …

Coronavirus: Ben Stokes runs half marathon for NHS charities
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Ben Stokes runs half marathon for NHS charities

The Hindu  

England allrounder Ben Stokes has run his first half marathon to raise money for Britain’s National Health Service. World Cup winner Stokes completed the run in one hour and 39 minutes and will donate the money raised to NHS Charities Together and national children’s cricket charity Chance to Shine amid the coronavirus pandemic. I've just completed a half marathon to …

Stokes inspired by father's struggles during England's win
5 years ago

Stokes inspired by father's struggles during England's win

The Hindu  

Ben Stokes was driven by a desire to make his father proud as he shrugged off injury niggles to inspire England to a dramatic final-day victory over South Africa in the second Test at Newlands. England prevailed by a comfortable-looking margin of 189 runs, but only after vice-captain Stokes - whose dad, Ged, was hospitalised in Johannesburg with a serious …

Ben Stokes happy to swap 2019 success for father's good health
5 years ago

Ben Stokes happy to swap 2019 success for father's good health

The Hindu  

England's Ben Stokes has insisted he would trade all the personal success he has enjoyed in 2019 if it meant his father was no longer in hospital. Stokes's participation in this month's first Test against South Africa, which saw several England players struggle on at Centurion following a bug that spread through the squad, was called into doubt when his …

Ben Stokes reflects on 2019 but admits he'd rather his dad was back on his feet amid serious illness
5 years ago

Ben Stokes reflects on 2019 but admits he'd rather his dad was back on his feet amid serious illness

Daily Mail  

England cricket star Ben Stokes has reflected on a memorable year - but revealed he would trade in the team's glory for his father's health and well-being. The 28-year-old, who was recently also awarded an OBE, had played a crucial role in England's World Cup victory in the summer, and created more invaluable memories with his heroic innings against Australia …

Ben Stokes thankful to medics and Cricket South Africa for help after his father was taken ill
5 years ago

Ben Stokes thankful to medics and Cricket South Africa for help after his father was taken ill

Daily Mail  

Ben Stokes has thanked medical staff in Johannesburg and Cricket South Africa for their help during his father's ongoing illness. England all-rounder Stokes spent Christmas Eve at his bedside but rejoined his team-mates to take part in the Boxing Day Test at Centurion. Ged Stokes with England star Ben and wife Deborah in 2017 - is in a 'stable condition' …

Stokes: Focus no problem for England ahead of NZ series
5 years, 2 months ago

Stokes: Focus no problem for England ahead of NZ series

The Hindu  

Ben Stokes does not expect England to have any problem with focus going into the Test series with New Zealand as its incredible 2019 nears its conclusion. Stokes enjoyed a starring role in England's incredible World Cup final triumph over the Black Caps and then played one of the greatest Test innings of all time to inspire a remarkable one-wicket …

Stokes' wife laughs off reports of altercation with cricketer
5 years, 3 months ago

Stokes' wife laughs off reports of altercation with cricketer

The Hindu  

The wife of England cricket star Ben Stokes has dismissed reports of a physical altercation between the couple after pictures emerged which appeared to show her husband grabbing her face during last week's Professional Cricketers' Association awards. READ : Ben Stokes wins players’ award after World Cup heroics “Me and Ben messing about squishing up each other's faces cos that's …

Ben Stokes heroics at Headingley: How Twitter saw it
5 years, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes heroics at Headingley: How Twitter saw it

The Hindu  

Ben Stokes hit a stunning unbeaten century as England defeated Australia by one wicket to win an epic third Test at Headingley on Sunday and keep the Ashes alive. Here's how Twitter reacted to Stokes’s heroics in the third Ashes Test: “I have no sister but if I did I’d want her to marry Ben Stokes.” -- Former England spinner …

Strauss urges England star Ben Stokes to stay grounded after World Cup heroics
5 years, 5 months ago

Strauss urges England star Ben Stokes to stay grounded after World Cup heroics

The Hindu  

Andrew Strauss has urged Ben Stokes to keep his feet on the ground after the England all-rounder earned hero status with his role in their incredible World Cup final triumph. Stokes scored 84 not out against New Zealand at Lord’s on Sunday to force a Super Over in which he and Jos Buttler pushed England towards their first World Cup …

World Cup 2019 Final: Overjoyed for Ben but I am still a New Zealand supporter, says Stokes's father
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019 Final: Overjoyed for Ben but I am still a New Zealand supporter, says Stokes's father

India Today  

Ben Stokes might have won England the World Cup but his Kiwi-origin father Gerard Stokes has admitted that he will remain a New Zealand fan despite being happy for his son's feat. Gerard, who is long-time Black Caps fan also said that even though New Zealand couldn't win the trophy, he doesn't necessarily mind the cup not being shared between …

England Cricket allow Ben Stokes to play for Durham in T20 Blast quarter-final against Sussex
6 years, 4 months ago

England Cricket allow Ben Stokes to play for Durham in T20 Blast quarter-final against Sussex

Firstpost  

Ben Stokes was initially ruled out of Friday’s match at Durham’s Chester-le-Street headquarters after suffering minor discomfort in his left knee during England’s 203-run defeat by India in the third Test at Trent Bridge which concluded Wednesday. England all-rounder Ben Stokes will be available to play as a specialist batsman for Durham in their Twenty20 Blast quarter-final at home to …

Stokes called up to England's third Test squad
6 years, 5 months ago

Stokes called up to England's third Test squad

The Hindu  

Ben Stokes is in line to play in the third Test against India after being recalled to the squad following his acquittal on a charge of affray on Tuesday. “Ben Stokes will now join the England squad for the third Test against India, which starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday,” read the statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board. …

Ben Stokes cleared of affray charges, to join squad for 3rd Test vs India
6 years, 5 months ago

Ben Stokes cleared of affray charges, to join squad for 3rd Test vs India

India Today  

Ben Stokes was found not guilty on charges of affray following the brawl between a group of men last September. Stokes's hearing for his involvement in a pub brawl that happened on September 24 after England's win over West Indies was taking place in the Bristol Crown Court. The hearing forced Stokes to sit out the second Test against India …

Ben Stokes set to miss 3rd Test, likely to sit out remainder of India-England series
6 years, 5 months ago

Ben Stokes set to miss 3rd Test, likely to sit out remainder of India-England series

India TV News  

England all-rounder Ben Stokes is set to miss the third Test against India regardless of the outcome of his trial for affray at Bristol Crown Court. Stokes is also facing a cricket discipline case which has been put on hold pending the end of criminal proceedings, prompting speculations in the local media that he could also miss the rest of …

Ben Stokes not picked for third Test as England name unchanged squad
6 years, 5 months ago

Ben Stokes not picked for third Test as England name unchanged squad

India Today  

Ben Stokes has not been picked in the squad for the third Test as England have named an unchanged 13-man squad for the match against India at Nottingham. "The ECB will make an assessment of Ben Stokes's availability after the trial in Bristol has concluded," said ECB in a press-release. THE TRIAL SO FAR Ben Stokes missed the Lord's Test …

Stokes Back in Action: England All-rounder Available for Selection
6 years, 11 months ago

Stokes Back in Action: England All-rounder Available for Selection

India TV News  

Ben Stokes is cleared to resume his international career after being charged with affray following an incident outside a nightclub in September. The 26-year-old allrounder missed England's Ashes series in Australia and the start of the ODI series between the countries because of his provisional suspension by the ECB.

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