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Joe Root says he feels energised and better prepared as he returns for a second stint as England's Test captain following Ben Stokes' retirement. The veteran batter aims to build on the team's recent progress while embracing the challenges ahead

Former England captain Ben Stokes will make his competitive cricket return for Durham against Derbyshire on Tuesday, marking his first domestic 50-over appearance in 12 years following his sudden retirement from international cricket last month

Brendon McCullum has stepped down as England men’s Test head coach following seven losses in nine games. Marking the official end of the 'Bazball' era after Ben Stokes' retirement, McCullum will remain in charge of the white-ball teams

Ben Stokes issued a tongue-in-cheek "Sack him..." response on X following reports that the ICC contacted the ECB over a dressing room retirement video filmed during the Trent Bridge Test, which technically bypassed anti-corruption filming protocols.

Ben Stokes laughed off reports of an ICC investigation into the ECB with a viral two-word post. The game's governing body flagged a dressing room retirement video published while the Trent Bridge Test was still active

Legendary England all-rounder Ben Stokes shared an emotional farewell message on social media following his retirement from international cricket, thanking fans and teammates while reflecting on the "highest highs and lowest lows" of his iconic 15-year career

England captain Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket following the conclusion of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand. The 35-year-old legendary all-rounder leaves the game as a double World Cup winner and iconic Ashes hero

New Zealand suffered a massive blow ahead of the series-deciding Test against England at Trent Bridge, with Matt Henry and Glenn Phillips ruled out due to late injuries. Mitchell Santner, Blair Tickner, and Ben Sears join the playing XI

England captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson have been cleared by the independent Cricket Regulator due to insufficient evidence. Both players are set to return to the squad for Thursday's series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge

The independent Cricket Regulator has cleared England captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson of regulatory breaches due to insufficient evidence. Both players are free to play in Thursday's series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been recalled to England's squad for the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. The duo returns after serving a one-match disciplinary suspension following a nightclub incident

England Test captain Ben Stokes will return to competitive cricket for Durham on Friday. Dropped from the second Test against New Zealand due to an ongoing nightclub incident investigation, Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson remain cleared for domestic fixtures

England Test captain Ben Stokes will return to competitive cricket for Durham on Friday. Dropped from the second Test against New Zealand due to an ongoing nightclub incident investigation, Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson remain cleared for domestic fixtures

England Test captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson have been dropped from the second Test against New Zealand following a midnight curfew breach in London. The ECB has named Joe Root interim captain as Stokes reportedly weighs his international future

England captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been dropped from the squad for the second Test against New Zealand following an alleged nightclub incident. Joe Root will serve as interim captain for the match starting June 17

Former skipper Michael Vaughan argues that Ben Stokes' midnight curfew breach at a London nightclub should not cost him England's Test captaincy. Vaughan believes Stokes holds enough "credit in the bank" despite the ongoing ECB investigation ahead of the second Test

Former England batter Mark Butcher has criticized captain Ben Stokes' decision to drop to number seven for the opening Test against New Zealand at Lord's. Butcher also questioned pacer Jofra Archer's absence following his IPL 2026 stint

England captain Ben Stokes criticised the bowler-friendly MCG pitch after the Ashes Test ended in two days. Kevin Pietersen and Dinesh Kartik highlighted selective criticism of Indian pitches, while CA CEO Todd Greenberg admitted short Tests are bad for business

Michael Neser claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as Australia defeated England by eight wickets in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. Steve Smith’s unbeaten 23 sealed the chase, giving Australia a 2-0 lead in the five-match series

Nineteen wickets fell on Day 1 of the Ashes Test in Perth, with Mitchell Starc’s 7/58 bowling England out for 172 before Ben Stokes’ 5/23 left Australia reeling at 123/9. England lead by 49 runs heading into Day 2