B. Stokes

Root denies 'drinking culture' - but says 'Stokes feels he let himself down'

skysports.com · 3 hours ago

Joe Root says "there isn't a drinking culture" in the England team and feels there is no need for an alcohol ban after Ben Stokes breached team protocols following the nightclub incident that has left his Test future in the balance.

Root quizzed on Stokes, captaincy and England's 'drinking culture'

skysports.com · 5 hours ago

McCullum 'worried' about Stokes as England name much-changed XI

skysports.com · yesterday

Brendon McCullum admits he is "worried" about Ben Stokes after the nightclub incident that led to the England captain being dropped for the second Test against New Zealand.

'Bewildered' McCullum 'worried' for Stokes - 'We need to look after him'

skysports.com · yesterday

England head coach Brendon McCullum admits he is 'worried' for Ben Stokes, following an incident at a Chelsea nightclub which saw the Test captain break a midnight curfew.

'It's a terrible look' | Key opens up on Stokes, Atkinson nightclub incident

skysports.com · 5 days ago

England managing director Rob Key gives his view on Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson following the breaking of a midnight curfew on Sunday, that led to an incident at a nightclub in Chelsea.

No 'rash decision' over Stokes' future, says 'angry' Key

skysports.com · 5 days ago

ECB managing director Rob Key says he felt dumbstruck, angry and frustrated after learning Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson broke team curfew rules, but is refusing to make a "rash decision" on the Test captain's future.

Q&A: Everything you need to know about Stokes, Atkinson controversy

skysports.com · 5 days ago

England's decision to drop Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson presents as many questions as it does answers.

Brook, Root, or Stokes: What now for England's Test captaincy?

skysports.com · 5 days ago

Ben Stokes' tenure as England Test captain is in jeopardy - and vice-captain Harry Brook seemed to be in pole position to take over.

Nas: Stokes got it wrong but it's not a sackable offence

skysports.com · 6 days ago

Nasser Hussain has urged former skipper Ben Stokes not to make an 'emotional decision' after being dropped from the England side following an incident at a nightclub on Monday morning .

Stokes and Atkinson dropped after nightclub incident

skysports.com · 6 days ago

England captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been dropped for the second Test against New Zealand after breaching team protocols, with Joe Root taking over as skipper.

Stokes considering his future after nightclub incident

skysports.com · 7 days ago

England Test captain Ben Stokes is considering his future after he and Gus Atkinson breached the England team’s new midnight curfew and were at a nightclub when an altercation took place with a Saracens rugby player.

Bopara: Stokes retirement would be 'sad and extreme'

skysports.com · 7 days ago

Ravi Bopara believes it would be sad and extreme for Ben Stokes to retire as England Test captain following a breach of team protocols on Monday morning.

Explained: Is Stokes' captaincy untenable after curfew breach?

skysports.com · 7 days ago

James Cole provides the latest update on whether Ben Stokes will step down as England Test captain after being involved in an incident at a nightclub on Monday morning.

Stokes' future in spotlight after nightclub incident with Atkinson and Saracens player

skysports.com · last week

Ben Stokes' future is in the spotlight after he and Gus Atkinson breached the England team’s new midnight curfew and were at a nightclub when an altercation took place with a Saracens rugby player.

ECB investigating Stokes and Atkinson after nightclub incident

skysports.com · last week

The ECB is investigating a "breach of team protocols" involving England men's Test captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson following an incident at a nightclub.

'You don't want it to get messy' - Stokes defends handling of Archer

skysports.com · 2 weeks ago

England Test captain Ben Stokes has defended Jofra Archer's absence from England's side to face New Zealand at Lord's, saying that the "landscape of cricket has changed".

McCullum and Stokes 'crystal clear' how they want to take England forward

skysports.com · 3 weeks ago

Head coach Brendon McCullum says England's Ashes thrashing has left himself and Ben Stokes "crystal clear" how they want to work together as he backed the captain to rediscover his best form amid a potential move to No 7 in the batting order.

Nasser: Stokes' lack of matches leads to 'too much tinkering'

skysports.com · 4 weeks ago

Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton have called for England captain Ben Stokes to avoid 'too much tinkering' in the nets by playing more competitive matches ahead of the Test summer.

'He tinkers too much' | Does Stokes need more competitive game time?

skysports.com · 4 weeks ago

Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain discuss whether England captain Ben Stokes needs more competitive game time in the County Championship.