Ben Stokes

Plenty to ponder: England coach Matthew Mott cannot hide his disappointment despite victory at Eden Gardens following a disastrous World Cup campaign. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

England end their disastrous World Cup defence with a win

Ben Stokes hit a match winning hundred. Photo by PA.

England’s World Cup flops get the job done against dismal Dutch

Tech giant Elon Musk envisages a future where robots can do the work of human beings, perhaps affording hope to English cricket. Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.

Time for England’s ‘Musk-eteers’ to deliver - Chris Waters

Men under pressure: England coach Matthew Mott, left, and captain Jos Buttler. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

No silver bullet solution to England’s white-ball woes - Chris Waters

NEW DEAL: Yorkshire batter Joe Root has agreed a new three-year central contract with England. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Yorkshire CCC quintet handed new England deals

TO PLAY OR NOT TO PLAY: England captain Jos Buttler admits he is weighing up Chris Woakes' role as leader of the bowling attack ahead of their World Cup encounter against South Africa. Picture: John Walton/PA.

Brook set to discover if he keeps World Cup spot for England

INCOMING: Ben Stokes, pictured during a drinks break in the World Cup clash between England and Afghanistan in Delhi, is set to return to the fray against South Africa this Saturday. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

Stokes delivers rallying call to England team-mates ahead of South Africa clash

Joe Root of England during a nets session at Arun Jaitley Stadium on October 13, 2023 in Delhi, India ahead of the World Cup game with Afghanistan (Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

'Retire? No. I’ll get pushed before that' - Joe Root on 50-over future

Defeated and dejected: Chris Woakes sums up the mood after England's opening night horror show in Ahmedabad. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

England make dire start to World Cup defence as Kiwis exact revenge for 2019

DOUBTFUL: England's Ben Stokes is considered doubtful as he looks on during a nets session at Narendra Modi Stadium ahead of Thursday's World Cup opener against New Zealand. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Yorkshire's Brook may get chance to star in World Cup opener

READY FOR ACTION: England's Jonny Bairstow (right) and Harry Brook (centre) during a nets session at the Riverside Stadium. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA

Buttler hails return of Stokes as man for 'crucial moments'

IN THE RUNS: Northern Superchargers' Harry Brook celebrates his century during The Hundred match at Headingley on Tuesday Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Yorkshire's Brook can still make England's World Cup squad - Buttler

Ben Stokes, left, and Harry Brook pictured during last month's Headingley Ashes Test. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images.

Stokes back for one last crack at World Cup glory but Yorkshire's Brook left out

Ottis Gibson, the Yorkshire head coach and former England bowling coach. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Ottis Gibson reflects on an Ashes series that left England with mixed emotions

England's head coach Brendon McCullum hailed an epic Ashes series (Picture: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Brendon McCullum wishes Ashes was five more Tests as he hails clash of styles

England's Stuart Broad celebrates taking the wicket of Australia's Alex Carey to win the fifth LV= Insurance Ashes Series test match at The Kia Oval, London.(Picture: Mike Egerton/PA)

Stuart Broad writes perfect Ashes finale as England win thrilling final Test

Fond farewell: Stuart Broad of England walks out to bat for the last time on Sunday, after announcing the fifth Ashes Test would be his last in cricket (Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Stuart Broad's timing perfect as he bows out an all-time England great

Like his old self: England's Joe Root plays a shot on day three of the fifth Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at The Oval (Picture: AFP via Getty)

Root, Bairstow and England's last 'Bazball' of the Ashes summer

SQUARING UP: England's Harry Brook during a nets session ahead of the fifth Ashes Series Test match at The Kia Oval Picture: Adam Davy/PA

Brook keen for England to get even at The Oval against Australia

England's Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum during a nets session at Lord's Cricket Ground, London. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Ashes 2023: What Ben Stokes and Bazball can teach business leaders - Ian Briggs

WE GO AGAIN: England's Ben Stokes after the abandonment of day five and the fourth Ashes Test match at Old Trafford Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

Stokes determined to stop Australia enjoying Ashes series victory
BEN STOKES refused to fumble for distractions after seeing his hopes of winning back The Ashes disappear in the Old Trafford rain – brushing aside questions about reserve days and the tradition of the holders having the right to retain in a draw series.

DISAPPOINTED: England's Ben Stokes after the abandonment of day five and the fourth Ashes Series Test match at Old Trafford Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

Stokes committed to England team leaving lasting legacy

DONE DEAL: England's Ben Stokes speaks to an umpire as rain delays the start of play on day five at Old Trafford, the game ultimately ending in a draw. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

England's Ashes hopes ended in the rain at Manchester

England's Mark Wood & Chris Woakes leave the field victorious after carrying their side to victory in the third test against Australia in the recent Ashes Test at Headingley (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWPix.com)

Headingley to host men's Ashes in 2027? West Yorkshire mayor thinks so

Australia's David Warner (C) shakes the hand of England's Zak Crawley (R) after he loses his wicket for 189 runs on day two of the fourth Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, north-west England on July 20, 2023. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO ASSOCIATION WITH DIRECT COMPETITOR OF SPONSOR, PARTNER, OR SUPPLIER OF THE ECB (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Zak Crawley is England’s hero at Old Trafford

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 18: England captain Ben Stokes speaks to the media during a press conference at Emirates Old Trafford on July 18, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

England captain Ben Stokes 'devastated' by Ashes snub to North

YOU'RE IN: Jonny Bairstow (left) has been retained as England's wicket-keeper for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia which starts at Old Trafford next week. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA

England reveal selections for Ashes Test squad at Old Trafford

BEST FOOT FORWARD: England's Harry Brook drives through cover point in his way to a match-winning 75 at Headingley on Sunday. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA

Ashes hero Brook aims to stay on the front foot for England

HEADINGLEY HERO: England's Harry Brook square drives for four during his match-winning 75 on day four at Headingley Picture: Danny Lawson/PA

The only way is up for Ashes hero Brook says Stokes

Chris Woakes celebrates with team-mate Mark Wood after hitting the winning runs at Headingley. Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images.

Harry Brook helps England to keep the Ashes series alive

HOMEGROWN HERO: Yorkshire's Harry Brook helped England get back into The Ashes Test series against Australia with victory by three wickets at Headingley inside four days. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Brook inspires England to victory at Headingley to keep Ashes alive

England's Chris Woakes celebrates dismissing Australia's Usman Khawaja with Ben Stokes & Joe Root. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

We can't be a one-man band - Moeen Ali issues rallying cry to England team-mates
MOEEN ALI said that England cannot rely on Ben Stokes to perform another Headingley miracle and must “come to the party” to help out their captain.

Take that: Ben Stokes hits out on day two of the Headingley Test. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images.

Headingley Test in the balance after Ben Stokes brilliance

Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root walk out to bat on day two at Headingley. Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images.

Yorkshire's Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow fall cheaply in Headingley Test

Ben Stokes heads to the nets at Headingley on Wednesday. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images.

Yorkshire can help us to win back the Ashes - Ben Stokes

All smiles: Pat Cummins has a laugh and joke with the media at Headingley. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images.

'Stumping-gate' takes on vaguely humorous air at Headingley

Point to prove: Jonny Bairstow batting in the nets at Headingley on Tuesday. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images.

Root expects Bairstow to thrive off Lord's controversy in Headingley Test

England batsman Jonny Bairstow speaks to the Australia fielders after controversially being stumped during the 5th day of the LV=Insurance Ashes Test Match at Lord's (Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Headingley on high alert for Ashes as Stokes warns hostilities will 'ramp up'

England's Jonny Bairstow removes a Just Stop Oil protester from the pitch during day one of the second Ashes test match at Lord's. Photo credit: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Yorkshire CCC to hire 'fast runners' to help prevent Just Stop Oil protesters

England's Jonny Bairstow (centre) looks frustrated after being run out by Australia's Alex Carey (not pictured) as players celebrate during day five of the second Ashes test match at Lord's, London. Picture date: Sunday July 2, 2023. PA Photo. See PA Story CRICKET England. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

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Ashes 2023: Spirit of cricket lost at Lord’s

THAT'S THE WAY TO DO IT: England's Joe Root attempts a reverse ramp during day four of the first Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Root convinced Bazball approach will pay off for England in The Ashes

PAINFUL: Englandcaptain Ben Stokes and his players show their disappointment after losing the first Ashes Test match to Australia by two wickets at Edgbaston, opposing skipper Pat Cummins seeing his side home with an unbeaten 44. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Stokes defiant despite England's Ashes loss at Edgbaston

Got him: Stuart Broad of England celebrates the wicket of Australia batter Steve Smith of Australia at Edgbaston. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images

Broad's wickets see momentum swing back towards England at Edgbaston

York’s Myles Harrison celebrates his try with Ronan Michael. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Plucky underdogs give Super League high-flyers huge scare on proud night

Joe Root of England acknowledges the crowd as he walks from the field on declaration 118 not-out during Day One of the LV= Insurance Ashes 1st Test match between England and Australia at Edgbaston (Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Jonny Bairstow hails Ben Stokes' declaration in thrilling Ashes opener

Stephen Vaughan, the Yorkshire chief executive. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Headingley awarded a men's Ashes Test in 2031 and its first women's Ashes Test

Brydon Carse playing for Northern Superchargers Men during the inaugural season of the Hundred in 2021 (Picture: Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Brydon Carse has bold Ashes prediction for England

PRIMED AND READY: England's Ollie Pope walks off the pitch after scoring 205 against Ireland at Lord's Picture: John Walton/PA

England's Pope plans to show Australia he is ready for The Ashes

WARMING UP: Steve Smith waits to take to the field with his Sussex team-mates for their County Championship Division 2 match against Worcestershire at New Road in May. Picture: Dan Mullan/Getty Images

Smith on how loss of Jack Leach will impact on England in Ashes

LEADING MAN: England's Ben Duckett celebrates reaching his century at day two against Ireland at Lord's Picture: Michael Steele/Getty Images

England warm up for Ashes as Duckett helps put Ireland in trouble at Lord's

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Jonny Bairstow of England celebrates taking the catch of Fionn Hand of Ireland during Day One of the LV= Insurance Test Match between England and Ireland at Lord's Cricket Ground on June 01, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Stuart Broad leads the way as England dominate at Lord's

'The likes of Ben Stokes for example are struggling with consistently niggling joint issues'. PIC: PA

Why do cricketers keep rushing back from injury? - YP Letters

Jonny Bairstow got his fitness back during a spell for Yorkshire (Picture: George Wood/Getty Images)

Jonny Bairstow back in England squad but Jofra Archer is out of Ashes

Eye on the ball: Matthew Potts safely judges a catch for Northern Superchargers in the inaugural edition of The Hundred. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

England star credits Yorkshire head coach Ottis Gibson with helping him improve

England fielder Jonny Bairstow (Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Jonny Bairstow out of IPL but could recover for Ashes with extra Yorkshire stint

Familiar alliance: David Saker, right, with England's Mark Wood who will work with again in this summer's Ashes (Picture: MARTIN KEEP/AFP via Getty Images)

David Saker is England's Ashes spoiler from within

FINGERS CROSSED: Chris Woakes, who hopes sacrificing an Indian Premier League payday in favour of a County Championship stint gives him the best chance of featuring in the Ashes. Picture: Darren England via AAP

Woakes hoping home comforts can secure Ashes role with England

ON THE SAME PAGE: England captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum Picture: Steven Paston/PA.

McCullum trusts Stokes to be fit for Ashes showdown

Neil Wagner of New Zealand celebrate the wicket of during day five of the Second Test Match between New Zealand and England at Basin Reserve on February 28, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Ben Foakes almost leads England to dramatic win in New Zealand

HONOURS EVEN: England's captain Ben Stokes, left, and his New Zealand counterpart Tim Southee share the trophy after the drawn two-game test series after New Zealand won by one run on day five in Wellington Picture: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

England captain Ben Stokes hails 'crazy' Test match against New Zealand