Ben Stokes

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South Africa pace bowler Kagiso Rabada. DC File Photo

Kagiso Rabada says 'consistent' Kohli pushes him to give his best

The South African pace bowler has 31 wickets to his credit from 18 IPL games

23 Apr 2020 5:33 PM

England's ben Stokes at the World Cup. AFP Photo

Ben Stokes crowned Wisden's leading cricketer in the world

England pace bowler Jofra Archer, who bowled the super over in the World Cup final, is among Wisden's five cricketers of the year

08 Apr 2020 4:02 PM

World's best all-rounder England's Ben Stokes. AP Photo

England's Ben Stokes continues IPL preparations despite cancellation threat

Although cancellation of this year's IPL looks inevitable, Stokes keeps working on his fitness to be ready if and when the IPL happens

26 Mar 2020 10:46 AM

All-rounder Stokes was awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) by Queen Elizabeth II after he grabbed the headlines in a dramatic summer of cricket. He scored an unbeaten 84 as England became world champions with victory over New Zealand in July, and followed it up six weeks later with a match-winning 135 not out in the third Ashes Test at Headingley. Manchester City footballer Jill Scott, part of the England squad which reached the semifinals of the Women's World Cup in France earlier this year, received an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire). (Photo:Twitter)

Ben Stokes, Jill Scott feature in New Year's Honors List

Ben Stokes and other members of England's Cricket World Cup-winning squad have been recognized in Britain's New Year's Honors List.

28 Dec 2019 12:27 PM

Ben Stokes returned to practice with England on Wednesday after the condition of his critically ill father improved. (Photo:Twitter)

Ben Stokes trains ahead of South Africa tests, but three players sit out

Stokes spent Tuesday at the bedside of father Ged, who was hospitalised the day before due to a 'serious illness'.

25 Dec 2019 5:01 PM

England all-rounder Ben Stokes will spend Tuesday at the bedside of his father Ged, who is in a critical condition in hospital in Johannesburg. (Photo:AFP)

Ben Stokes doubtful for first test after his father critical illness

The England and Wales Cricket Board said Ged Stokes, a former New Zealand rugby league player, had suffered a 'serious illness' on Monday.

25 Dec 2019 10:41 AM

England all-rounder Ben Stokes will be missing training session ahead of the upcoming Test match against South Africa as his father is in critical condition, England Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Ben Stokes' father in critical condition, player to miss training session

Stokes' father Ged was admitted to a hospital on Monday in Johannesburg, following a serious illness.

24 Dec 2019 2:54 PM

Cricket World Cup winner Ben Stokes ended a sensational 2019 by claiming the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year prize. He promptly thanked those who had helped him through a 2018 to forget. (Photo:AP)

Ben Stokes receives BBC's Sports Personality of the Year award

Stokes' performances in the World Cup final, and the third Ashes test helped him seal the public vote for the award.

16 Dec 2019 10:56 AM

England introduced four uncapped players their ODI squad while Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes and Mark Wood returned to the shortest format squad for South Africa tour. (Photo: AFP)

Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes return in England T20I squad for SA series

England will play four Tests against South Africa, followed by three ODIs and as many T20Is.

14 Dec 2019 1:07 PM

England all-rounder Ben Stokes may not bowl further in the ongoing second Test against New Zealand after experiencing recurrence of a knee problem on the first day of the match on Friday here at the Seddon Park. (Photo:AFP)

Ben Stokes experiences recurrence of knee problem, may not bowl against NZ

Stokes reported pain in his left knee as he completed his second over, ESPN Cricinfo reported.

29 Nov 2019 12:14 PM

Despite suffering a massive defeat at the hands of New Zealand, England's Ben Stokes said that the skipper Joe Root has everyone's backing. (Photo:AFP)

Joe Root has everyone's backing: Ben Stokes

New Zealand thrashed Root-led team by an innings and 65 runs in the first Test match.

28 Nov 2019 11:07 AM

Despite not being able to regain the historic urn, the all-rounder helped England to level the series with a match winning knock of 135 at Leeds. Nevertheless, Ben Stokes has recently revealed that he didn’t wanted his teammate Alex Hales, who failed a drug test in April 2019, to be a part of England’s 15-member World Cup squad. (Photo:AFP)

Ben Stokes reveals why he did not want Alex Hales to be in World Cup squad

The left-handed southpaw has recently revealed that he didn’t wanted his teammate Alex Hales to be a part of England’s World Cup squad.

19 Nov 2019 4:11 PM

Ahead of the two-match Test series against New Zealand, England pacer Sam Curran has said that he looks up to teammate Ben Stokes and the way he manages to contribute with both the bat and the ball in his hand. (Photo:AFP)

As an all-rounder I get inspiration from Ben Stokes: Sam Curran

21-year-old Curran has played 11 Tests for England so far and he has managed to score 541 runs.

19 Nov 2019 11:39 AM

Australia Test skipper Tim Paine has said that England players use the name of opening batsman David Warner to spike their book sales. His remarks come after all-rounder Ben Stokes' revelation that Warner said some words during the Headingley Test and it inspired him to play the match-winning knock against Australia earlier this year. (Photo:AP)

England players use David Warner's name to spike book sales: Tim Paine

Skipper Paine also brought up the abuse that Warner had to endure from England fans during both World Cup and Ashes.

17 Nov 2019 3:37 PM

After playing a key role in England’s historic first 50-over World Cup victory earlier this year, Ben Stokes also shone in the Ashes series against Australia. (Photo: AFP)

'Not interested in England captaincy' says Ben Stokes

Stokes has emerged as one of the most charismatic and exciting England stars for decades, but the all-rounder isn’t keen for captaincy.

16 Nov 2019 1:57 PM

These reports ended up instigating people to come up with allegations of a physical altercation between both. (Photo: Twitter)

Ben Stokes' wife rubbishes reports of cricketer choking her

An English daily had published photographs in which Stokes could be seen having his hand on his wife's face during an award ceremony.

09 Oct 2019 9:48 AM

The flamboyant all-rounder has featured in 95 ODIs, 23 T20Is and 57 Test for England. (Photo: AP)

Ben Stokes wins PCA Player's Player of Year award

Stokes won the award for his exceptional performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

03 Oct 2019 4:19 PM

Durham's Ben Stokes was honoured on Wednesday for those achievements by scooping the Reg Hayter Cup ahead of fellow nominees Simon Harmer, Ryan Higgins and Dom Sibley. (Photo:AFP)

Ben Stokes receives PCA Players' Player of Year award

Stokes played a starring role in England's first 50-over World Cup triumph, followed by a match-winning 135* in the third Ashes Test.

03 Oct 2019 9:59 AM

Ben Stokes also had a successful World Cup campaign as he scored 84 runs in the final against New Zealand to help his side lift its maiden 50-over World Cup. (Photo: Instagram/Ben Stokes)

Ben Stokes posts a 'thank you' message for family on social media

The 28-year-old ended the Ashes as England's man of the series after scoring 441 runs and taking eight wickets.

21 Sep 2019 6:34 PM

England and Wales Cricket Board Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tom Harrison on Tuesday backed Ben Stokes after an English daily published a report about the cricketer's secret family tragedy, saying that the country stands with him in support. (Photo: AP)

Tom Harrison supports Ben Stokes

Stokes lashed out on the daily and called the publication immoral and heartless.

18 Sep 2019 8:39 AM

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