Alastair Cook scores 71st first-class century as Ben Stokes makes Durham return
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.
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Jofra Archer eyeing Sussex return in Blast after injury left him in ‘dark place’
Jofra Archer hopes to make his comeback in Sussex’s opening game in the Vitality Blast this month after admitting his longstanding elbow injury left him in a “dark place” last summer.
Ben Stokes Keen For James Anderson, Stuart Broad To Make Swift Test Return For England
Newly-appointed England captain Ben Stokes has indicated that pace-bowling stalwarts James Anderson and Stuart Broad will make a quick return to the Test squad for the three-match series at home against New Zealand starting on June 2 at Lord's. Anderson and Broad were overlooked for England's tour against West Indies earlier this year as selectors instead opted to provide greater opportunities to the next generation of pace bowlers. England fell to a 1-0 series defeat against West Indies during the series and star batter Joe Root stood down as skipper shortly after the team returned home.
England drop to sixth in ICC Test rankings with lowest points total in 27 years
England have dropped a place to number six in the International Cricket Council’s Test rankings, leaving new captain Ben Stokes in charge of a side with their lowest points total in 27 years.
Ben Stokes vows to be ‘advocate’ for mental health as England captain
Ben Stokes has revealed how the help of a therapist paved the way for his ascent to the England Test captaincy and has vowed to be an “advocate” for mental health in the role.
Stokes wants 'selfless' cricketers in England Test side
Ben Stokes says he wants to lead a team of "selfless" cricketers as he plots England's revival after being named as the new Test captain.
New England Test captain Ben Stokes wants to lead a team of 'selfless' players
New England Test captain Ben Stokes said he wants to lead a group of “selfless” cricketers as he plans his team's revival after a period of turmoil.
Ben Stokes hopes England career ups and downs help him be Test captain success
Ben Stokes hopes the ups and downs of his England career will help him make a success of the Test captaincy.