Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes has been omitted from England's squad for the second Test against New Zealand following a nightclub incident, with Joe Root making a remarkable return to the captaincy.

Joe Root has been named interim England captain following Ben Stokes' removal from the squad pending investigation into a nightclub incident.

Jonathan Agnew has criticised England's handling of their drinking culture following the latest incident involving captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson at a London nightclub.

Ben Stokes' latest drinking controversy alongside five other England players raises serious questions about leadership and team culture.

Brendon McCullum believes Ben Stokes is close to rediscovering his batting touch despite the captain's continued struggles with the bat.

England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson are under ECB investigation following a nightclub incident that breached team protocols after the Lord's Test victory.

Ben Stokes has expressed concern about pitch conditions at Lord's following England's dominant victory over New Zealand in just 166 overs.

England captain Ben Stokes has cautioned that adopting strict policies regarding the IPL could result in players abandoning international cricket entirely.

Ben Stokes scored only 14 runs in his first county appearance since the Ashes as Durham struggled against Worcestershire at New Road.

England captain Ben Stokes scored a disappointing 14 runs in his first competitive innings for five months during Durham's County Championship clash at Worcestershire.

Ben Stokes delivered an exceptional performance on his return to county cricket, claiming two wickets for Durham against Worcestershire after months away recovering from serious injuries.

Ben Stokes marked his return to county cricket with impressive bowling figures of 2-40 as Durham restricted Worcestershire to 209-7 on day one at New Road.