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Ben Stokes

England docked 19 WTC points and players fined for slow over-rates during Ashes

England have been docked a sizeable chunk of points in the World Test Championship (WTC) from what they earned in the Ashes after consistently falling foul of the over-rate regulations.

Stuart Broad

Ben Stokes: Stuart Broad's final Ashes delivery was destiny

Ben Stokes reckons Stuart Broad was destined to secure a 2-2 Ashes draw against Australia with the final ball of his England career.

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Ben Stokes set for 'serious conversations' about knee operation during time off

England captain Ben Stokes is ready to have "serious conversations" about an operation on his troublesome knee injury in a bid to set him on course for another tilt at the Ashes in 2025/26.

Ben Stokes and Joe Root

Ben Stokes confirms England will be unchanged for fifth Ashes Test at the Oval

England have named an unchanged XI for the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Oval with record wicket-taker James Anderson keeping his place in the team.

Ben Stokes

Weather may force England to take an even bolder approach in fourth Ashes Test

Ben Stokes admitted England's predicament in the Ashes means keeping one eye on the weather forecast and the possibility of an even bolder approach in the fourth Test.

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I was a bit nervous – Ben Stokes endured anxious wait as England sealed Test win

Ben Stokes revelled in England seizing an Ashes lifeline at Headingley again but he admitted being a hostage to fortune this time as he was a bundle of nerves four years on from his virtuoso heroics.