Ben Stokes

England's Joe Root on day one of the first Rothesay Test at Headingley, Leeds. (Picture: PA)placeholder image

Why Headingley Test could be Joe Root's last at his home ground

Joe Root pictured during his pre-match press conference at Headingley on Tuesday. Photo: Bradley Collyer/PAplaceholder image

Root vows to keep England's attacking edge as new era begins

The view from Scarborough's West Stand as Yorkshire hosted Derbyshire last Friday. Picture by Bruce Rollinson/SWpix.complaceholder image

5200! Scarborough cricket crowd even bigger than first thought

Yorkshire head coach Anthony McGrath. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Anthony McGrath: Joe Root and Stephen Fleming are the best men for the job

LEADING MEN: Joe Root (second right) - pictured chatting with former England captain Ben Stokes (left) and Yorkshire team-mate Harry Brook - has been reappointed as captain of the Test match team, starting his second reign against Pakistan later this month. Picture: Jacob King/PAplaceholder image

Root reveals plan for England Test match approach

Ben Stokes leaves the field after being dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Yorkshire CCC too good for Ben Stokes and Durham

Ben Stokes in action for Durham last week in the One-Day Cup. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Stokes effect adds to appetite for 50-over cricket as York takes centre stage

Joe Root of England is interviewed after New Zealand won the 2nd Rothesay Test match between England and New Zealand at The Kia Oval on June 21, 2026 in London, England. (Picture: Philip Brown/Getty Images)placeholder image

Joe Root emerges as front-runner to be next England Test captain

England's Ben Stokes walks off after getting out. PIC: Joe Giddens/PA Wire.placeholder image

Stokes has been the backbone of the England team - YP Letters

Brendon McCullum has left his role as England men's Test head coach but will remain in charge of the white-ball teams, the England and Wales Cricket Board has announced. (Picture: Mike Egerton/PA)placeholder image

Bazball era is over as Brendan McCullum is sacked as Test boss

HEADING NORTH: James Taylor, in action for Surrey last season, is joining Yorkshire on a three-year deal ahead of the 2027 season. Picture: Ben Hoskins/Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Yorkshire add pace bowler for 2027 campaign

Ben Stokes is congratulated by Durham captain Paul Collingwood, left, following victory over Yorkshire at Scarborough in 2013. Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWPix.complaceholder image

The signs were there at Scarborough before Stokes’s defining Headingley heroics

I'M UP FOR IT: Yorkshire's Harry Brook faces the media during a press conference ahead of the first T20 game against India on Wendesday. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PAplaceholder image

Brook keen to take over England Test captaincy from Stokes

Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes pictured in Sri Lanka in 2018. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Chris Waters - Why Bairstow should be the next England Test captain

WANTED: a fiery red-head with a hundred caps to replace a fiery red-head with a hundred caps as England Test captain. Previous Ashes-winning experience essential. Must have a no-backward-step philosophy and the ability to lead by example. Bar-emptying batting skills desirable.

Chris Waters

FUTURE PLANS: England head coach Brendon McCullum - pictured at Trent Bridge on Monday - said he has no intention of following Ben Stokes out of the door after revealing he tried to dissuade England's Test captain from retiring. Picture: Jacob King/PAplaceholder image

McCullum keen to stay and work with England's 'immense talent'

FROM ME TO YOU: Ben Stokes (right) and Harry Brook reflect on England losing their Test series 2-1 against New Zealand after a 160-run defeat at Trent Bridge. Stokes feels Brook should succeed him as Test captain. Picture: Jacob King/PAplaceholder image

Brook backed by Stokes to be England's next Test captain

Yorkshire's Matty Revis. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Yorkshire star Matty Revis says inspirational Ben Stokes leaves “humungous hole”

END OF AN ERA: England's Ben Stokes walks off after being caught by New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell on day four of the Third Test at Trent Bridge. Picture: Joe Giddens/PAplaceholder image

Stokes tries to end England career in blaze of glory

GOING: England captain Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket once the ongoing third Test against New Zealand is over. Picture: Joe Giddensplaceholder image

Stokes announces retirement from international cricket

FINALLY: Ben Stokes (right) celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Tom Latham, caught by wicket-keeper Jamie Smith during day one of the third Test at Trent Bridge. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA.placeholder image

Late blows give England hope at Trent Bridge

England captain Ben Stokes speaks to the media during a press conference at Trent Bridge on Wednesday. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Stokes says 'sorry' to team-mates before 'massive' Test decider

England head coach Brendon McCullum, right, and Rob Key during a nets session at Trent Bridge. Photo: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.placeholder image

Defeat at Trent Bridge could be a blessing in disguise after farcical fortnight

Class act: England’s Joe Root passed two more landmarks on day four of the second Test with New Zealand at The Kia Oval, but his heroics couldn’t save the hosts.placeholder image

Joe Root reaches two more landmarks as England send SOS to Ben Stokes

England's Ben Stokes speaks with Gus Atkinson. The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced it is investigating "a breach of team protocols" following the first Test against New Zealand. Its statement continued: "Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were present at a nightclub in the early hours of Monday morning when an incident took place.". (Picture: Robbie Stephenson/PA Wire)placeholder image

England captain in the dock over nightclub incident after Test win

Jofra Archer of England is not playing in the first Test at Lord's (Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)placeholder image

Playing cricket for England - or not - nice work if you can get it: Chris Waters

HAS there ever been a better time to be a top-class cricketer?

Chris Waters

The England and Wales Cricket Board has defended its decision to back the leadership team that oversaw this winter's Ashes surrender, insisting the future of Brendon McCullum and Rob Key could not be settled by a football-style "popularity campaign". Photo: Robbie Stephenson/PA Wire.placeholder image

Down down deeper and down but status quo remains

Fully deserved: James Wharton will be joining his Yorkshire team-mate Matty Revis on the forthcoming England Lions tour after some fine performances for the county in 50-over cricket last summer. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Yorkshire CCC star James Wharton wins maiden England Lions call-up

FACING UP: England's captain Harry Brook faces the media at a press conference ahead of the first one-day international against Sri Lanka in Colombo Picture: Ishara S Kodikaara/AFP via Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Harry Brook and England face a difficult battle to win back the public's trust

England director of cricket Rob Key, head coach Brendan McCullum and captain Ben Stokes are under the microscope following the Ashes debacle. Photo: Gareth Copley/Getty Images.placeholder image

If heads are to roll after Ashes debacle then they should all roll

England’s Jacob Bethell celebrates reaching his century on day four of the fifth NRMA Insurance Ashes Series 2025 test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (Picture:: Robbie Stephenson/PA Wire)placeholder image

The Ashes: Jacob Bethell offers hope for future as England's present falter

Australia's Steve Smith walks off the ground at the end of play after hitting an unbeaten 129 on day three of the fifth NRMA Insurance Ashes Series 2025 test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (Picture: Robbie Stephenson/PA Wire)placeholder image

Steve Smith and Travis Head show Joe Root ploughed a lone furrow

England’s Joe Root walks past a flag as he goes out to bat on day two of the fifth NRMA Insurance Ashes Series 2025 test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, (Picture: Robbie Stephenson/PA)placeholder image

Joe Root's 'outstanding' second century of Ashes series gives England hope

TEAM WORKS: England captain Ben Stokes speaks with coach Brendon McCullum during an England Test cricket squad training session at Sydney Cricket Ground ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test which starts on Saturday night (UK time). Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Stokes adamant he and McCullum right team to lead England

England’s Ben Stokes celebrates victory. Photo: Robbie Stephenson/PA Wire.placeholder image

England end 15-year wait for Test win in Australia

Time to rise: England’s Harry Brook walks through the stadium during a nets session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, ahead of the fourth Ashes Test which began in the early hours.placeholder image

The Ashes: Stokes and England have nowhere to hide in Melbourne

Colin Graves would like Yorkshire to host the World Test Championship final. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Yorkshire CCC throws its hat into the ring to stage Test cricket showpiece

Firing line: England head coach Brendan McCullum admitted that preparation for the Ashes series was inadequate despite warnings from legends such as Graham Gooch. Photo: Robbie Stephenson/PA Wire.placeholder image

Nothing new about losing in Australia but this one hurts the most - Comment

Joe Root leaves the field after his dismissal on day two in Adelaide. Photo: Robbie Stephenson/PA Wire.placeholder image

England on the brink after two days in Adelaide

DOWN AND OUT: England’s Harry Brook (right) cuts a dejected figure after being dismissed by Australia's Cameron Green on day two at the Adelaide Oval. Picture: Robbie Stephenson/PAplaceholder image

Defiant Stokes ‘not let down’ by batsmen around him

Alex Carey celebrates his hundred at the Adelaide Oval. Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images.placeholder image

Jonny Bairstow’s nemesis at the centre of yet more controversy in the Ashes

Over-prepared? England head coach Brendon McCullum has come under fire for his comments after the Brisbane Test. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.placeholder image

England out of tune with their fans and former players

DECISIONS: England head coach Brendon McCullum is interviewed after his team's eight-wicket defeat in the second Ashes Test match at The Gabba in Brisbane. Picture: Robbie Stephenson/PAplaceholder image

No time for doubt, says England boss McCullum

Gus Atkinson walks off after his dismissal at the Gabba. Picture: Robbie Stephenson/PA Wire.placeholder image

Even Phil Tufnell turns into Fred Trueman as England go from bad to worse

TURNING POINT: England captain Ben Stokes shows his frustration as Australia's Steve Smith celebrates with wicket-keeper Alex Carey at The Gabba in Brisbane. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Imagesplaceholder image

England staring into Ashes abyss after Brisbane misery

England need more Botham-esque magic from Ben Stokes, pictured, and his players in Brisbane. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.placeholder image

‘Rooty’ equals ‘Beefy’ but more Botham-esque heroics still needed by England

CALL UP: England's Will Jacks and Joe Root share a joke during a nets session at The Gabba, Brisbane, on Wednesday, ahead of the second Ashes Test which starts in the early hours of Thursday morning. Picture: Robbie Stephenson/PAplaceholder image

Jacks preferred over Bashir as England look to pass pink ball Test

Len Hutton waving from the window of a train at St Pancras Station, London, as the England team leave for their tour of Australia in 1954-55. Photo by Jimmy Sime/Central Press/Getty Images.placeholder image

When Len Hutton and co showed Ben Stokes the way

England’s Ben Stokes during a nets session at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia, ahead of the second Ashes Test (Picture: Robbie Stephenson)placeholder image

'Gabbatoir' holds no fear for Ben Stokes and England in second Ashes Test

England need to box clever, says Gavin Hamilton. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Box clever and England can still win the Ashes - Gavin Hamilton

MAKE IT COUNT: England's Ben Stokes and Joe Root can become 'all-time greats' by winning the Ashes in Australia Picture: Jacob King/PAplaceholder image

Root and Stokes urged to become 'all-time greats' by Botham

DECISION-MAKERS: England’s Ben Stokes (right) and head coach Brendon McCullum (left) speaking with England managing director of cricket, Rob Key, and national selector, Luke Wright. Picture: Robbie Stephenson/PAplaceholder image

Vaughan says judgement time coming for England's decision-makers

DOWN BUT NOT OUT: England captain Ben Stokes reacts during Australia's successful run chase in perth on Saturday - England thrashed as the hosts won by eight wickets inside two days. Picture: Copley/Getty Imagesplaceholder image

The Ashes verdict: Time to ‘Head’ to the 19th hole after England blown away

Australia came out on top against England in the first Ashes Test.placeholder image

Travis Head eases Australia to win after England collapse

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