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Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes

cricketer (born 1991)

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  • Jul 1

    Harry Brook: England Test captaincy would be 'honour and privilege' as he eyes all-format role

    Harry Brook has said it would be an 'honour and a privilege' to become England's Test captain following Ben Stokes' retirement, and believes he can lead across all three formats.

  • Jun 28

    Ben Stokes quits international cricket mid-Test as England falls to New Zealand and leadership vacuum looms

    Ben Stokes announced his immediate retirement from international cricket during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with England slumping to a 160-run defeat and a 2-1 series loss the next day.

  • Jun 20

    Nicholls century and dropped catches leave England facing steep chase in second Test

    Henry Nicholls made an unbeaten 119 and debutant keeper James Rew put down two costly chances as New Zealand built a commanding lead of 352 on day three of the second Test at the Kia Oval.

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