Ben Stokes backs Brook ‘100%’ to succeed him as McCullum restates England commitment Brendon McCullum has insisted that ‘the project isn’t finished yet’ as he pledged to stay on as England head coach The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
Ben Stokes gives two-word response to question about potential retirement U-turn IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 29
Ben Stokes rules out reversing England retirement for Ashes: ‘I’m done’ The England Test captain brought the curtain down on his international career after defeat to New Zealand at Trent Bridge The Independent UK · Jun 29
England beaten by New Zealand as Ben Stokes era ends on low note The Black Caps completed a 160-run win at Trent Bridge to take the series 2-1. The Independent UK · Jun 29
Michael Vaughan says England leadership change could lure Ben Stokes out of retirement for Ashes Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket on Sunday The Independent UK · Jun 29
Brendon McCullum hails Ben Stokes after international retirement The 35-year-old said he would pull up stumps after the third Test against New Zealand. The Independent UK · Jun 28
England captain Ben Stokes retires from international cricket, leaves a legacy for the ages England's inspirational captain Ben Stokes is retiring from international cricket after a stellar career. Known for his fighting spirit and match-winning performances, Stokes led England to a historic World Cup triumph and spearheaded the "Bazball" revolution. His extraordinary all-round abilities and clutch performances on the biggest stages have cemented his… The Economic Times · Jun 28
England Test captain Ben Stokes announces international retirement Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket, the England captain taking a wicket just after the news broke during the third Test against New Zealand The Guardian - UK · Jun 28
Someone’s about to switch the music off, leaving Rob Key without a chair to sit on The future of Rob Key, England’s managing director, looks perilous given he’s more expendable than Stokes or McCullum The Guardian - UK · Jun 27
Irritated Stokes seems slightly less sure of himself on return to England captaincy Ben Stokes did not look his ebullient, confident, tricksy self on a thankless day for bowlers against New Zealand at Trent Bridge The Guardian - UK · Jun 25
Returning England captain Stokes and McCullum clear the air after ‘slight blip’ Ben Stokes returned to the England set-up on Tuesday following talks with Brendon McCullum before training The Guardian - AU · Jun 23
Ollie Robinson overlooked as England ring changes for series decider Four of the five changes from the first to the second Test against New Zealand have been reversed but Robinson finds himself the odd man out. The Independent UK · Jun 23
Brendon McCullum still ‘on the same page’ as returning Ben Stokes ahead of crunch New Zealand clash IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 23
Brendon McCullum responds to rumours of rift with Ben Stokes ahead of England return McCullum claimed the pair were on the same page and remain close friends The Independent UK · Jun 23
The Independent UK · Jun 22 Tuesday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it? England can reach the World Cup last 32 while Scotland’s cricketers look to bounce back in the Women’s T20 equivalent.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22 Stokes saga humiliates McCullum and exposes England’s captaincy succession crisis With Stokes now 35, the ECB needs to identify rising talents with the capacity to be serious people, not just young men having fun with their mates
The Independent UK · Jun 22 Ben Stokes is back – but England’s sorry situation just got even messier Ben Stokes will return to captain England at Trent Bridge – but can he, Brendon McCullum and Rob Key still present a united front?
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21 Nicholls’ experienced knock shows the way after callow England swatted aside Brendon McCullum relied too much on youth in the second Test, while persistence paid dividends for New Zealand
The Independent UK · Jun 21 Ben Stokes ‘blameless’ in nightclub incident as he returns to England squad as captain Stokes, who will return for England’s third Test against New Zealand, was found to not have been involved in the altercation
Evening Standard · Jun 21 England confirm Ben Stokes captaincy decision for New Zealand Test after latest scandal Former Three Lions captain was caught up in an incident at a nightclub involving Saracens rugby players after violating curfew
The Independent UK · Jun 21 Ben Stokes ‘will be back and he’ll be captain’ in third Test – Brendon McCullum Stokes and Gus Atkinson are to return after being left out of the second Test against New Zealand for breaking a team curfew.
The Independent UK · Jun 21 England captain Ben Stokes set for New Zealand Test return after disciplinary absence IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jun 21 Ben Stokes set to return as England captain for third New Zealand Test Stokes missed the second Test defeat pending the results of an disciplinary investigation
The Guardian - UK · Jun 20 England are a mess in this Test: isn’t it about time the Brendon McCullum era ended? Head coach seems to have led a charmed life since finishing his playing career but England are currently shambolic off the field as well as on it
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18 Ben Stokes could be back soon as England captain as mood turns his way The England and Wales Cricket Board is hopeful that Ben Stokes will be able to make a quick return as England captain