Ben Stokes
Deborah Stokes on son Ben becoming England cricket captain
On Thursday New Zealand born Ben Stokes was named as the new England cricket test captain. His mum Deborah, or Deb Stokes, lives in Christchurch and is a victim support advocate, who has received a… Audio
Sports News for 26 August 2019
Ben Stokes says his stunning match-winning innings in the third Ashes cricket test is still sinking in. Audio
Sports News for 18 July 2019
The England all-rounder Ben Stokes says he "never wants to be involved in a super over again" after the nail-biting Cricket World Cup final win over New Zealand. Audio
Sports News for 15 July 2019
The Black Caps have come out on the wrong side of the one of the most dramatic matches in cricket history. Audio
Sports News for 15 July 2019
A cruel end to New Zealand's incredible Cricket World Cup campaign. Audio
Stokes not an 'automatic choice' for third Test
Ben Stokes is back in England's squad for his own well-being but the all-rounder is not an automatic choice for the third test against India, England coach Trevor Bayliss says.
Cricketer Ben Stokes found not guilty, rejoins England squad
England cricketer Ben Stokes will join the England squad for the third Test against India after he was found NOT guilty of affray by a Bristol jury. The New Zealand-born cricketer had been charged… Audio
'Vulnerable, frightened' - Ben Stokes defends Bristol brawl
Ben Stokes has described feeling "vulnerable and frightened" and "under threat of immediate attack" moments before he became involved in a brawl outside a Britsol nightclub in September last year. He… Audio
Ben Stokes on trial over 'significant violence'
The New Zealand born cricketer Ben Stokes faced trial for affray in England, with prosectuors claiming he mocked two gay men and knocked another two men unconscious. The jury at Bristol Crown Court… Audio
England cricketer Ben Stokes mocked a gay man before a fight
England cricketer Ben Stokes mocked a gay man and threw a cigarette butt at his head before knocking two other men unconscious in a fight outside a nightclub in Bristol.
Stokes pleads not guilty, faces August trial
England cricketer Ben Stokes has pleaded not guilty to charges of affray following an incident in Bristol last September and he will face trial on August 6th.
Stokes likely for first ODI
Ben Stokes remains on course for his England comeback in the first one-day international against New Zealand in Hamilton.
Stokes to miss start of NZ tour
The England allrounder Ben Stokes says he will miss the start of his side's tour of New Zealand due to his first court appearance.
Bayliss happy to have Stokes back in England set-up
England coach Trevor Bayliss is happy to wait to regain the services of Ben Stokes, saying the allrounder needs the next month to "get up to speed" before the tour of New Zealand.
Stokes dropped from ODIs
Suspended England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been withdrawn from the squad for this month's five-match one-day international series against Australia.
Ben Stokes returning to UK, ends Canterbury stint
England all-rounder Ben Stokes is returning to the United Kingdom today for family reasons, ending his brief stint with Canterbury cricket.
Can Stokes draw in the crowds?
Canterbury Cricket are hoping Ben Stokes's first match at their main venue at Hagley Oval will help boost the size of what are traditionally small crowds at New Zealand's domestic one-day competition.
Stokes named in England ODI squad
The Ben Stokes "circus" will continue throughout England's tour of Australia, with the allrounder provisionally included in the tourists' ODI squad.
Hales cleared by police, available for England
England batsman Alex Hales will not face criminal charges over an incident in Bristol in September and is available for national team selection.
Stokes rusty as Otago hold on against Canterbury
Banned England all-rounder Ben Stokes's return to cricket for New Zealand domestic side Canterbury was predictably rusty as he lasted just seven balls while batting and conceded more than five runs an…