It was good fun – Ben Stokes enjoys record-breaking return to action with Durham
England captain Ben Stokes was happy to enjoy a breathtaking return to the pitch as his record-breaking century put Durham in control at Worcestershire.
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Ton-up Ben Stokes has a blast for Durham
Ben Stokes clattered a 64-ball hundred for Durham in his first innings since being appointed England Test captain, reaching the milestone with five successive sixes at New Road.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer 'confident' that 'beergate' didn't breach lockdown rules
Sir Keir Starmer has said he is "confident" that he did not breach lockdown rules after he was pictured having a beer and curry at a campaign event last year. The Labour leader spoke out after Durham Constabulary confirmed it was investigating claims an evening event attended by Sir Keir with other senior party figures and activists might have broken coronavirus social distancing regulations, the PA News Agency reports.
'It was good fun', Ben Stokes reflects on a record-breaking afternoon for Durham
Featuring for Durham in the County Championship, Stokes joined the action with his side at 360-4, bu he quickly added to that tally in breathtaking fashion.
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Ton-up Ben Stokes has a record-breaking blast for Durham
Ben Stokes marked his first innings since being appointed England Test captain with a record-breaking 161 from 88 deliveries for Durham against Worcestershire at New Road.
Watch: Newly Appointed England Test Skipper Ben Stokes Hits 5 Back-To-Back Sixes In A Single Over To Reach 64-Ball Century For Durham In County Cricket
In his first innings in county cricket after being appointed as the England Test skipper, Ben Stokes blasted his way to a 64-ball century for his county side Durham against Worcestershire at New Road on Friday. Stokes reached his hundred in scintillating fashion as he hit five back-to-back sixes off Josh Baker in a single over to reach the three-figure mark. Stokes took on the bowlers and suddenly switched gears after reaching his half-century in 47 balls and needed just 17 deliveries more to score the next 50 runs. Stokes came in at number six and batted with complete positive intent right from the word go.
Cook leads the way for Essex; Burns and Sibley in the runs; Stokes in action
Sir Alastair Cook made his 71st first-class century for Essex against Yorkshire on a day when new England captain Ben Stokes was in the Durham line-up at Worcestershire.