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I’ll always remember Stokes’ Headingley knock: England batter Tom Banton

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I’ll always remember Stokes’ Headingley knock: England batter Tom Banton

Influential: Banton was all praise for Stokes’ impact on the game and the England team. | Photo Credit: Reuters Ben Stokes’ magical knock at Headingley against Australia in 2019 defied all odds, as the England all-rounder, alongside No. 11 Jack Leach, pulled off one of the most improbable victories in Test history. The innings was…

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Ben Stokes walks away with the aura of a miracle-worker

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Ben Stokes walks away with the aura of a miracle-worker

Splendid: Stokes leaves the international arena as one of England’s most celebrated all-rounders. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The guarded player and the maverick talisman. English cricket has often thrown up players in these two categories. In the segment of the magician star, lit up by Ian Botham, and briefly embellished by Andrew Flintoff, Ben…

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ENG vs NZ 3rd Test, Day 4: New Zealand close on series victory amid emotional Stokes farewell

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ENG vs NZ 3rd Test, Day 4: New Zealand close on series victory amid emotional Stokes farewell

England’s Ben Stokes reacts after being dismissed by New Zealand’s Zak Foulkes, as Tom Blundell celebrates in the third Test at Nottingham, on June 28, 2026 | Photo Credit: Action Images via Reuters Ben Stokes’ hopes ‌of a winning send-off in his final international appearance were hanging by a ​thread in the third test with…

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England captain Stokes to retire from international cricket after New Zealand finale

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England captain Stokes to retire from international cricket after New Zealand finale

England’s Ben Stokes. File picture | Photo Credit: Reuters England captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the third test against New Zealand, the team said Sunday (June 28, 2026). The announcement came midway through Day 4 of the test at Trent Bridge. It ends Stokes’ 15-year international career that peaked when he…

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Ben Stokes open to extending his white-ball career with England following McCullum appointment

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Ben Stokes open to extending his white-ball career with England following McCullum appointment

England coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes ahead of the 3rd Test Match between England and Sri Lanka | Photo Credit: Getty Images The England cricket great Ben Stokes said he would be open to playing again for the ODI and T20 teams following the decision to put Brendon McCullum in charge of the…

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Buttler welcomes ‘superstar’ Stokes back into England ODI fold

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Buttler welcomes ‘superstar’ Stokes back into England ODI fold

England’s Ben Stokes announced his intention to play ODI cricket again earlier this month. File | Photo Credit: Reuters England limited-overs captain Jos Buttler hailed “superstar” Ben Stokes following his decision to come out of one-day international retirement. Stokes called time on his 50-over career last year due to concerns over his punishing workload and…

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