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Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes turned out to be a one-man army for the Rising Pune Supergiant in the 2017 edition of the IPL scoring 316 runs, which included an absolutely ballistic century, and taking 12 wickets. His contribution on the field was also noteworthy and his tag as the most expensive player of the season was completely justified. He, alongwith the rest of his England team mates, had to skip the knockout stage of the tournament to join the rest of the squad in a training camp in Spain - something that Kevin Pietersen said was "pathetic, an absolute shambles.” Stokes is one of those players who is at home regardless of the format. He has scored over 2500 runs and taken 95 wickets in Test cricket and his 258-run annihilation of South Africa in Cape Town validated his status as one of England's most important players in the longest format of the game. His volatility has often been his curse though, and he recently paid for that after being banned by the ECB for an incident outside a pub in Bristol. It resulted in him missing the 2017-2018 Ashes. But he has made his return to the Test side since and will be playing for the Rajasthan Royals in the 2018 edition of the IPL.
BEN STOKES NEWS
‘Toughest time as England captain’: Ben Stokes calls for empathy ahead of Boxing Day Ashes Test against Australia at Melbourne
December 25, 2025 11:50 am
Ben Stokes took over the captaincy in 2022 and said that he and his side have had a lot to cope with, and a bit of empathy would be helpful.
Ashes 2025-26: Ben Stokes concerned about the well being of his players
December 24, 2025 11:04 am
Team director Rob Key on Tuesday promised to look into reports of excessive drinking in Noosa and Ben Stokes said it had all left him with a big job to do in his role as the protector of the players.
'Are questions being asked?': R Ashwin exposes Ben Stokes' weakness, '...dismissed by off-spinners for as long as I've bowled'
December 23, 2025 12:49 pm
Ben Stokes' dismissal to Nathan Lyon was a major moment in a mammoth 435-run chase that England pursued admirably but fell short by 82 runs, conceding the Ashes to Australia for the fourth time in succession.
Ben Stokes willing to continue as England captain despite Ashes debacle
December 21, 2025 6:53 pm
Stokes has made every attempt to lead his team with bat, ball and in the field. He is such a big part of the England dressing room that it would be a difficult task for someone else to take charge with the all-rounder in the team.
Geoffrey Boycott slams McCullum-Stokes regime: 'Hubris has taken over from common sense, and that cannot be allowed to carry on'
December 21, 2025 1:33 pm
"Our players are disrespectful to past great England cricketers and their helpful views," said Boycott
‘Show a bit of dog’: Ben Stokes speaks about how he wants England to play ahead of third Ashes Test at Adelaide
December 15, 2025 6:40 pm
Skipper said the players need to battle it out in every situation that they find themselves in.
'My mum could play his bowling': England's Geoffrey Boycott questions "hit and giggle batsman" Will Jacks' abilities as Test all-rounder
December 08, 2025 1:30 pm
Will Jacks scored 19 in the first innings and 41 in the second with the bat. He bowled 11.3 overs in the first innings and picked Australia's last wicket of Brendan Doggett.
'What a load of bull****,' 'Can’t believe anything Stokes or his team says': Geoffrey Boycott hammers England after Gabba drubbing
December 08, 2025 11:12 am
Boycott pointed out that this England team, under Stokes and McCullum, does not listen to anyone, and there is no one to correct them.
'We crack under pressure': Ben Stokes lambasts England after 8-wicket drubbing vs Australia in Ashes at Gabba
December 07, 2025 6:14 pm
Having lost the Perth Test in just two days, England failed to put up a fight in Brisbane, losing the Pink-Ball Day-Night Test on the fourth day.
'Oh Harry!': Michael Vaughan in disbelief, Stuart Broad raises questions as ex-England stars react to Brook's dismissal
December 04, 2025 6:14 pm
Harry Brook's steady stand with Joe Root on Day 1 of the pink-ball Test ended in a way that left some of England's former stars visibly frustrated in commentary boxes.
BEN STOKES PHOTOS
Ben Stokes leads England to T20 World Cup glory, break Pakistani hearts
November 13, 2022 7:24 pm
England confirmed its reputation as the masters of short-form cricket by claiming the Twenty20 World Cup
From MS Dhoni's runout to Barcelona's Anfield misery, iconic sporting images of 2019
December 24, 2019 9:05 am
2019 offered all sporting moments that got etched in our minds — here are few snapshots, ranging from MS Dhoni's runout in the World Cup semi-final to Rafael Nadal bursting into tears after winning the US Open.
Ben Stokes salvages England’s Ashes hopes with breathtaking 135 not out
August 26, 2019 7:38 am
In a dramatic finish at Headingley on Sunday, England levelled the series and saved their hopes of reclaiming the Ashes, thanks to Ben Stokes's century and his nerves of steel.
ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Revamp complete, England eye maiden title
June 01, 2017 12:19 am
Chasing their maiden ICC Champions Trophy title and with Australia, New Zealand in their group, England face a tough challenge to make it into the playoffs and lift their first title.
All-round Ben Stokes helps England register first win
January 24, 2014 6:42 pm
After struggling to exhibit a convincing performance Down Under, England win the third ODI by 57 runs.
BEN STOKES VIDEOS
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