BEN-STOKES

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes thankful to be involved in Test classic despite going down to New Zealand

Ben Stokes encouraged his England side to feel "thankful" for their involvement in an instant classic of a Test match at Basin Reserve, rather than dwell on the disappointment of a gut-wrenching one-run defeat to New Zealand.

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes: England captaincy during the Ashes is more important than the IPL

Ben Stokes insists his England captaincy will take precedence over his Indian Premier League responsibilities as he prepares for the Ashes.

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes credits team effort as England continue winning ways

Ben Stokes admitted expectations for his England team continue to be "blown out of the water" after polishing his remarkable captaincy record with another resounding victory in New Zealand.

James Anderson

England’s gamble pays off as tourists gain the upper hand against New Zealand

A gambler's declaration from Ben Stokes paid off in style on day one of England's day/night Test against New Zealand, following swashbuckling scores from Harry Brook and Ben Duckett.

Mark Wood and Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes thrilled with England’s fast-bowling stocks leading into Ashes

Ben Stokes is confident England are building up the arsenal of fast bowlers they need to carry them through this year's Ashes series and beyond.

Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum doesn’t see a limit for England with Ben Stokes in charge

Brendon McCullum is happy to watch Ben Stokes "write his own scripts" as England's captain as the pair continue to push the boundaries in Test cricket.

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