Ben Stokes stresses England players have ‘a responsibility on and off field’ ahead of Headingly Test
2 years, 6 months ago

Ben Stokes stresses England players have ‘a responsibility on and off field’ ahead of Headingly Test

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England captain Ben Stokes has reiterated his side’s “responsibility” to the game extends beyond the field of play, as they prepare for a Headingley Test that was at one stage threatened by the damaging allegations of institutional racism at Yorkshire. Azeem Rafiq’s claims of institutional racism and discrimination during his time as a White Rose player earned cricket some unwanted front-page coverage after his appearance in front of a parliamentary select committee last year. “I’m sure there will be a lot of things going forward – as the England cricket team and for me as captain – that we will have the responsibility of doing.” open image in gallery Kane Williamson had stints at Yorkshire between 2014 and 2018 Stokes’ opposite number Kane Williamson also had his say, having played for Yorkshire as an overseas signing over the course of four seasons between 2014 and 2018. “There’s been a huge amount of awareness throughout the whole world… efforts to continue that awareness and make it a more inclusive place, whether in sport or other work places.”

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NZ vs ENG: England captain Stokes not blaming injury on extra bowling load
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

NZ vs ENG: England captain Stokes not blaming injury on extra bowling load

The Hindu  

England captain Ben Stokes does not think the heavier bowling workload he undertook in the third test against New Zealand was a contributory factor to the hamstring injury he suffered during the match. “Every time you walk out onto a field as an athlete, you’re putting yourself at risk of getting injury,” the 33-year-old said in Hamilton after England’s loss …

England captain Ben Stokes 'not holding back' from bowling after latest injury
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1 week, 1 day ago

England captain Ben Stokes 'not holding back' from bowling after latest injury

India Today  

England captain Ben Stokes has claimed that he won't be cutting down on his bowling workload after his latest injury setback during the third Test against New Zealand. The setback occurred two deliveries into his 13th over during New Zealand’s second innings, leaving England without their captain for the remainder of the game. "There's no doubt I was incredibly frustrated …

NZ vs ENG: Ben Stokes faces fresh injury concern after limping off the field
1 week, 2 days ago

NZ vs ENG: Ben Stokes faces fresh injury concern after limping off the field

India Today  

England Test skipper Ben Stokes faced a fresh injury scare after he limped off the field clutching his left hamstring on Day 3 of the third Test against New Zealand. NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test Day 3: Live Updates Tough news to take ðŸ˜é Wishing you all the best in your recovery, Ben âä️ pic.twitter.com/2vAbmWaIuT — England Cricket December 16, …

Ben Stokes eager to keep Ashes thoughts at bay as England prepare to end 2024
1 week, 5 days ago

Ben Stokes eager to keep Ashes thoughts at bay as England prepare to end 2024

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes reveals making apology to England teammates: ‘I’ve very annoyed with myself’
2 months ago

Ben Stokes reveals making apology to England teammates: ‘I’ve very annoyed with myself’

The Independent  

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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
2 months, 2 weeks 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: It’s tough to see the backlash against England’s footballers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes: It’s tough to see the backlash against England’s footballers

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes pulls out of T20 World Cup to focus on fitness
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes pulls out of T20 World Cup to focus on fitness

The Hindu  

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has pulled out of the T20 World Cup in June and July. Commenting on his decision, Stokes said: “I’m working hard and focusing on building my bowling fitness back up to fulfil a full role as an all-rounder in all formats of cricket. “The recent Test tour of India highlighted how far behind I was from …

Ben Stokes bullish about England’s future despite abject defeat: ‘Write us off at your own peril’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes bullish about England’s future despite abject defeat: ‘Write us off at your own peril’

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes wishes Virat Kohli the best, wishes to see him back on field
10 months, 1 week ago

Ben Stokes wishes Virat Kohli the best, wishes to see him back on field

India TV News  

India are playing the ongoing Test series against England without their talisman Virat Kohli who is missing the action due to personal reasons. Meanwhile, England skipper Ben Stokes has also opened up on Kohli's absence and feels that it shouldn't be labelled as anything for England. He highlighted that the cricketer is away due to personal reasons and one should …

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

Ben Stokes' CSK release the latest saga in England's love-hate relationship with IPL
1 year ago

Ben Stokes' CSK release the latest saga in England's love-hate relationship with IPL

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Premier League’s tenuous relationship with English cricket is more than a decade and a half old, the passage of time doing precious little to stabilise a potentially mutually beneficial bond. Ben Stokes played just 2 games for CSK in their title winning campaign in IPL 2023 Among the few respected active voices in English cricket to sing praises …

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

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

The Independent  

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ODI World Cup | England’s Ben Stokes unlikely to play against Bangladesh
1 year, 2 months ago

ODI World Cup | England’s Ben Stokes unlikely to play against Bangladesh

The Hindu  

England’s allrounder Ben Stokes is unlikely to appear in the team’s second ODI World Cup match against Bangladesh in Dharamshala on October 10. A hip niggle kept England’s Test captain out of the World Cup opener against New Zealand, which the defending champion lost by nine wickets. Meanwhile, Chris Tetley, the ICC’s head of events, and pitch consultant Andy Atkinson …

ICC World Cup 2023: Stokes likely to miss Bangladesh match, Dharamsala outfield rated average
1 year, 2 months ago

ICC World Cup 2023: Stokes likely to miss Bangladesh match, Dharamsala outfield rated average

The Hindu  

England’s all-rounder Ben Stokes is unlikely to appear in the team’s second ODI World Cup match against Bangladesh in Dharamsala on Tuesday. A hip niggle kept England’s Test captain out of the World Cup opener against New Zealand, which the team lost by nine wickets. FOLLOW | LIVE: INDIA VS AUSTRALIA SCORE, UPDATES AND MORE Stokes, who was the Player-of-the-Match …

'I'll play in the big tournaments' - Former Australia captain lashes out at Ben Stokes on latter's ODI return
1 year, 4 months ago

'I'll play in the big tournaments' - Former Australia captain lashes out at Ben Stokes on latter's ODI return

India TV News  

Former Australia skipper Tim Paine has hit out at Ben Stokes on the latter's decision to reverse his ODI retirement, saying that it's a self-centred decision and not one keeping the team in mind leading into the World Cup. Stokes' decision to come out of ODI retirement clearly indicates that the allrounder is a part of England's plan for the …

‘Animal’ Ben Stokes can complete stunning comeback to inspire England to World Cup glory — again
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Animal’ Ben Stokes can complete stunning comeback to inspire England to World Cup glory — again

The Independent  

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England’s Ben Stokes comes out of ODI retirement ahead of Cricket World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

England’s Ben Stokes comes out of ODI retirement ahead of Cricket World Cup

Al Jazeera  

The star of England’s 2019 Cricket World Cup win was included in the ODI squad for a series against New Zealand, just over a month ahead of the ICC World Cup in India. Ben Stokes has reversed his decision to retire from one-day international cricket ahead of England’s defence of their 50-over men’s World Cup title in India, the country’s …

Ben Stokes to have ‘serious conversations’ about knee surgery
1 year, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes to have ‘serious conversations’ about knee surgery

The Hindu  

England captain Ben Stokes is prepared to have “serious conversations” about an operation on his troublesome left knee as he eyes another tilt at the Ashes in 2025/26. But this week’s Ashes finale at The Oval -- which the hosts must win to square the series at 2-2 -- is also England’s last Test for six months before a tour …

England captain Ben Stokes has vowed to 'push' Bazball even HARDER at Old Trafford to keep Ashes series alive... with rain set to affect fourth Test
1 year, 5 months ago

England captain Ben Stokes has vowed to 'push' Bazball even HARDER at Old Trafford to keep Ashes series alive... with rain set to affect fourth Test

Daily Mail  

Ben Stokes insists England are prepared to go even more attacking than usual in order to get the win they need to ensure that the Ashes are still up for grabs in the final Test next week. With rain forecast in Manchester throughout the week, England may be forced to throw caution to the wind in order to keep the …

Ben Stokes: ‘Superhuman’ England captain’s cricket revolution now faces ultimate Ashes test
1 year, 6 months ago

Ben Stokes: ‘Superhuman’ England captain’s cricket revolution now faces ultimate Ashes test

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes: Playing the ‘John Terry’ role in the IPL was a blessing in disguise
1 year, 6 months ago

Ben Stokes: Playing the ‘John Terry’ role in the IPL was a blessing in disguise

The Independent  

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England captain Ben Stokes unconcerned over ability to bowl in the Ashes
1 year, 6 months ago

England captain Ben Stokes unconcerned over ability to bowl in the Ashes

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Stokes hits out at ICC for not paying enough attention to scheduling
1 year, 11 months ago

Stokes hits out at ICC for not paying enough attention to scheduling

The Hindu  

England Test captain Ben Stokes has hit out at the International Cricket Council for not paying enough attention to scheduling, adding that the rising popularity of domestic T20 leagues across the world is threatening the existence of the longest format of the game. Hinting that Test-playing nations should follow England’s footsteps of playing ultra-attacking cricket, Stokes said “entertainment”, more than …

Ben Stokes lashes out on ICC, is he blaming IPL for threatening future of Test cricket?
1 year, 11 months ago

Ben Stokes lashes out on ICC, is he blaming IPL for threatening future of Test cricket?

India TV News  

The English red ball team led by Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum at the helm has transformed and changed the way Test cricket is perceived and played. Be it Eoin Morgan's era in ODI cricket or Ben Stokes' reign in red-ball cricket, England have always taken the first step and they have reaped positive results on most of occasions. Despite …

Ben Stokes lashes out at ICC over size of boundary markers: It has ruled one of our players out of T20 WC
2 years, 2 months ago

Ben Stokes lashes out at ICC over size of boundary markers: It has ruled one of our players out of T20 WC

India Today  

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been left fuming after Reece Topley was ruled out of the T20 World Cup. "It's stupid," Stokes told England-based publication The Cricketer. "Unfortunately, it's taken one of our players to be ruled out of the World Cup. "But you look at player safety and the fact he's stood on it and it's ruptured ligaments and …

Ben Stokes wants to keep Test cricket at 'forefront of his mind' while deciding IPL 2023 participation
2 years, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes wants to keep Test cricket at 'forefront of his mind' while deciding IPL 2023 participation

India Today  

Ben Stokes, on Tuesday, August 23, said that his participation in the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League will depend on England’s playing calender this year. Stokes, who bid adieu to ODI cricket earlier this year, said that he will take decisions keeping Test cricket as his top-most priority. Stokes is currently England’s Test captain after he replaced Joe …

Ben Stokes' participation in IPL 2023 subject to condition, know details
2 years, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes' participation in IPL 2023 subject to condition, know details

India TV News  

England Test captain Ben Stokes is very categorical that his participation in the 2023 edition of the IPL will be subject to a condition. For the 31-year-old, who has scored 5320 runs and taken close to 200 wickets in 84 Tests, IPL is an "amazing tournament" but he will only play if his jam-packed schedule allows him to. It's an …

Ben Stokes hopes ODI retirement serves as a warning to cricket
2 years, 5 months ago

Ben Stokes hopes ODI retirement serves as a warning to cricket

The Hindu  

Ben Stokes said on Tuesday he hopes his retirement from One-Day Internationals will serve as a warning to cricket chiefs over an increasingly congested global schedule, with the all-rounder insisting players “are not cars, you can’t just fill us up”. Test captain Stokes announced his ODI retirement on Monday with a notably pointed comment that England’s current fixture schedule was …

Ben Stokes will pull out of Indian Premier League to focus on England Test commitments
2 years, 11 months ago

Ben Stokes will pull out of Indian Premier League to focus on England Test commitments

The Telegraph  

Ben Stokes is poised to pull out of the Indian Premier League and put Test cricket first this year. Stokes’ Twenty20 stock has fallen in recent years and he was unlikely to command the £1.1 million fee he landed in the last “mega” auction three years ago. I’ve got an inclination but I’ll let him tell you,” said Chris Silverwood …

Ashes: Ben Stokes is back, and with a bit of perspective on cricket
3 years ago

Ashes: Ben Stokes is back, and with a bit of perspective on cricket

The Hindu  

England allrounder Ben Stokes is finding some perspective after returning to cricket from a six-month absence due to a finger injury and for a mental health break. Stokes sent down 25 overs taking 3-113 in a draining, physical effort in the second Ashes test at Adelaide, part of the 150 overs England spent in the field over the first two …

Ben Stokes comeback on hold as rain washes out England practice game
3 years ago

Ben Stokes comeback on hold as rain washes out England practice game

Firstpost  

Stokes took an indefinite break from cricket in July to focus on his wellbeing and recover from finger surgery. The return of talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes, after almost five months out, suffered a setback when England’s three-day practice match was washed out on Thursday. England have just one more game scheduled before the opening Test begins at Brisbane’s Gabba – …

'Hugely exciting': Ben Stokes back in the nets as England leave options open for Ashes return
3 years, 2 months ago

'Hugely exciting': Ben Stokes back in the nets as England leave options open for Ashes return

The Telegraph  

Ben Stokes returned to the nets for the first time since July to add to hopes that he might yet feature in the Ashes as England confirmed that they are leaving their options open to bringing in reinforcements this winter. "Great to be back hitting balls," Stokes posted on Instagram alongside training videos of him receiving throwdowns from England physiotherapist …

Ind vs Eng: England captain Joe Root on Ben Stokes: 'Just want my friend to be okay' - Sportstar
3 years, 4 months ago

Ind vs Eng: England captain Joe Root on Ben Stokes: 'Just want my friend to be okay' - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Calling Stokes the heartbeat of the team, England skipper Joe Root said he will be badly missed in the India series beginning Wednesday but considering the phase that he is in, cricket is secondary. “Ben Stokes has always put the team first and it is time he put himself first”, said England skipper Joe Root about his friend and a …

Stokes takes indefinite break for ‘mental well-being’
3 years, 4 months ago

Stokes takes indefinite break for ‘mental well-being’

The Hindu  

Star England all-rounder Ben Stokes has taken an indefinite break from the game to “prioritise his mental well-being” and withdrawn from the home Test series against India beginning August 4. In a statement, the England and Wales Cricket Board also said that Stokes has taken the break to also rest his left index finger, “which has not fully healed since …

India vs England: Ben Stokes withdraws from series, takes indefinite 'mental well-being' break from all cricket
3 years, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

England cricket star Stokes to take break for mental wellbeing
3 years, 4 months ago

England cricket star Stokes to take break for mental wellbeing

Al Jazeera  

All-rounder Ben Stokes, who is also recovering from a finger injury, will take an ‘indefinite break’ from the game. England all-rounder Ben Stokes has taken an indefinite break from all cricket with immediate effect to prioritise his mental wellbeing and continue his recovery from an injury to his left index finger, the country’s cricket board said. “The England and Wales …

IPL has been extremely beneficial for England: Ashley Giles
3 years, 9 months ago

IPL has been extremely beneficial for England: Ashley Giles

The Hindu  

London The Indian Premier League has been extremely beneficial for us, says ECB managing director Ashley Giles, who feels English cricketers' presence in the lucrative T20 tournament has helped the national team in achieving the number one rank in white-ball formats. Earlier this week, England's star player Jos Buttler said that the England and Wales Cricket Board had never asked …

IPL 2020: I would rather be in bio-bubble playing cricket than sit at home, says RR star Ben Stokes
4 years, 1 month ago

IPL 2020: I would rather be in bio-bubble playing cricket than sit at home, says RR star Ben Stokes

India TV News  

The monotony of being in a bio-bubble might be a concern for some but not for English all-rounder Ben Stokes who feels the isolating measure at least lets him play the sport he loves while the world battles a raging COVID-19 pandemic. "It obviously comes with its challenges, you know being away from the family, being in the same place …

England players must raise game in Stokes' absence, says Sibley - cricket news
4 years, 4 months ago

England players must raise game in Stokes' absence, says Sibley - cricket news

The Hindu  

England all-rounder Ben Stokes will be missed in the remaining two Test matches against Pakistan and players must step up in the absence of the 29-year-old to add balance to the team, opening batsman Dom Sibley said on Tuesday. “He's a massive part of our team and one of the best players in the world but family comes first and …

Ben Stokes: I do everything the team asks of me
4 years, 5 months ago

Ben Stokes: I do everything the team asks of me

The Hindu  

England skipper Joe Root said he isn't surprised by Ben Stokes' match-winning contribution in the second Test against West Indies at Old Trafford on Monday. The all-rounder led the way with a match aggregate of 254 runs and three wickets, two on the final day, to earn England a 113-run win in Manchester. AS IT HAPPENED Root, who returned as …

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