Fleming Sets the Tone: Discipline, Stokes and a New Era
Stephen Fleming has broken his silence as England's new Test coach, addressing the team's recent discipline issues, Ben Stokes' departure, and the standards he intends to set going forward.
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Stephen Fleming has broken his silence as England's new Test coach, addressing the team's recent discipline issues, Ben Stokes' departure, and the standards he intends to set going forward.
Ben Stokes produced a remarkable 6-94 — his finest bowling return since 2017 — but Worcestershire's evening session blitz has put them in a commanding position in this Division Two clash.
England swept Pakistan 3-0 but left Edgbaston with familiar doubts swirling. Jamie Hall asks whether this summer represents real progress or another chapter in a frustrating pattern of near-misses.
Ben Stokes has ended his international retirement with a move into franchise cricket, signing for Adelaide Strikers ahead of the BBL 16 season starting in December.
Ben Stokes delivered a stunning all-round performance as Durham dismantled Derbyshire inside three days, winning by 338 runs to cement their place at the top of Division Two.

Ben Stokes delivered a commanding all-round performance on day two at Derby, scoring a fluent half-century and striking early with the ball as Durham built a commanding first-innings lead.
England have scrapped their midnight curfew just seven months after bringing it back. Jamie Hall argues that rulebooks can't fix a culture — only results can.
Joe Root has wasted no time putting his stamp on the England Test side, abolishing the midnight curfew ahead of next week's first Test against Pakistan at Headingley.
Ben Stokes has sparked debate by acknowledging cricket's longstanding relationship with alcohol, while defending the England team he captained from suggestions of a drinking problem.
Yorkshire dispatched Durham by seven wickets at York to move top of Group B, with Ben Stokes falling cheaply and James Wharton steering the hosts home with ease.
Rob Key says he 'wouldn't be surprised' if Ben Stokes reversed his international retirement, keeping the door firmly open for a potential Ashes comeback next summer.
Will Rhodes produced a stunning career-best 148 not out to drag Durham over the line against Glamorgan, proving the county are far more than a Ben Stokes one-man band in this season's One-Day Cup.