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England rest Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes for South Africa ODIs
Fast bowler Jofra Archer spent 87 days in the England bubble, although he was ruled out of the second Test against the West Indies in Manchester in July after...
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Waqar hopes Pakistan can 'cash in' on Stokes' absence
As well as being a good-enough batsman to feature in the top order, paceman Ben Stokes is capable of match-changing spells with the ball and is an inspirational figure within the England set-up.
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Stokes gives England hope in first Test after Yasir shines for Pakistan
Pakistan, on top for most of this match, were 137-8 in their second innings at stumps on the third day - a lead of 244 runs.
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England's Stokes ready for 'massive' return of international cricket
The pressure of captaining England for the first time, with regular skipper Joe Root missing the match to attend the birth of his second child, would have been enough to concentrate all-rounder Stokes' mind in normal circumstances.
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BLM movement forces English cricket to face 'uncomfortable truths'
The England and Wales Cricket Board wants to apply the "Rooney Rule" to help address the lack of black and minority ethnic (BAME) coaches.
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All-rounders Stokes and Holder to lead from the front
Jason Holder tops the ICC's Test all-rounder rankings, with fellow paceman Ben Stokes in second place as international cricket resumes for the first time since 2 March following the coronavirus lockdown.
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Root to miss first West Indies Test, Stokes to captain England
The first Test is scheduled to begin on 8 July at the Ageas Bowl and Root will leave England’s training camp on Wednesday to be with his wife, Carrie, who is expecting their second child later this week.
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Playing without fans won't diminish competitive edge - Stokes
The spread of the novel coronavirus has brought sport to a standstill. Staging games without spectators has been suggested as one way to resume professional cricket.
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Stokes crowned Wisden's leading cricketer in the world
He is the first England player to receive the honour since Andrew Flintoff in 2005.
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Stokes gearing up for IPL despite coronavirus lockdown
Ben Stokes is one of the 13 England players due to feature in the lucrative franchise-based Twenty20 competition, which has been postponed to April 15 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Stokes hits ton as England take command
Stokes was 108 not out and Pope unbeaten on 75 as England significantly picked up the run rate, adding 111 runs to their overnight score.
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Stokes named ICC player of the year after landmark 2019
Ben Stokes was the unanimous choice for the coveted Sir Garfield Sobers trophy - thanks to his unbeaten 84 in a dramatic final against New Zealand in July.
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Stokes inspires England to victory at Newlands to level Test series
Ben Stokes produced an explosive spell of bowling as England beat South Africa by 189 runs inside the last hour of the fifth day of the second Test at Newlands on Tuesday.
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Olivia Newton-John becomes a dame in UK honours list
The entertainer, whose career has spanned more than five decades, was joined on the prestigious annual achievement list by Oscar-winning Hollywood directors Sam Mendes and Steve McQueen.
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Stokes rejoins England team as ill father does better
A statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board said that Ben Stokes' father, Ged, remained in intensive care in a Johannesburg hospital but had responded positively to treatment and was in a stable condition.
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'He's a bit of a freak' - England's Stokes torments New Zealand once again
The honours were even when the New Zealand-born Stokes went to the middle just before tea on day one with England 120 for three.
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Ben Stokes wins players' award after World Cup heroics
Somerset's Tom Banton picked up the PCA young player of the year award, while England bowler Sophie Ecclestone collected the women's prize.
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Skipper Paine bears brunt of Aussie Ashes frustrations
Justin Langer's men were on the brink of retaining the Ashes at Headingley on Sunday, but Ben Stokes's remarkable 135 not out saw England reach an unlikely victory target of 359 with one wicket left.
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'Frightening' Archer won't let-up against Australia, says Stokes
World Cup-winning fast bowler Archer produced a hostile and compelling display on debut as the rain-affected second Test ended in a draw at Lord's on Sunday.
