England opener Zak Crawley has publicly backed Ben Stokes to continue as England's Test captain, insisting the all-rounder should remain in the role "for a long while" despite England losing the ongoing 2025–26 Ashes series. The endorsement comes amid ...

Ben Stokes insists retiring from international cricket is the “best thing” for him after sensationally confirming mid-match that England’s series decider with New Zealand would be his last. Stokes stunned the cricketing world on Sunday by confirming ...

Few leadership roles in any sport replicate the responsibility and pressure on the cricket captain, where on-field performance must be combined with tactical acumen, shrewd decision-making, management and selection. It is a position that has brought ...

Ben Stokes record his best bowling figures in nine years before Worcestershire take six wickets to leave Durham reeling.

Ben Stokes backed Harry Brook after his 49-ball 114* against Sri Lanka, declaring on X that even the genius of Kevin Pietersen couldn't come close to his talent.

Ben Stokes raises his bat after reaching 50 for Durham against Northamptonshire Andy Kearns/Getty Images The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join. As England’s top three folded cheaply on a blisteringly hot Saturday in ...

England coach Brendon McCullum on Monday revealed that he tried his best to talk Ben Stokes out of retirement, but the Test captain had already made up his mind and wasn't willing to change his decision. The premier all-rounder announced his international ...

England captain Ben Stokes has admitted that his side's chaotic two-day victory over Australia in the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne was "not the best advertisement" for Test match cricket. While there was undoubtedly a superficially fun edge to seeing the ...