Ben Stokes, England and Test cricket

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Ben Stokes’s troubles are a blessing in disguise for English cricket
The England cricket captain, Ben Stokes, was involved in an altercation at a night club in the early hours of Monday morning. Also present was his team mate, Gus Atkinson. The players were celebrating England’s victory over New Zealand in the first Test match of the summer.

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'Sad way to go': Ex-England cricketer breaks silence on Ben Stokes retirement rumours
Ex-England star drops truth bomb as Ben Stokes' retirement talk intensifies: "It would be a shame"
Ben Stokes given ‘time and space’ to decide England future amid retirement fear
Ben Stokes has been given “time and space” by England to decide his Test future, with retirement understood to be on the table.

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England makes big Ben Stokes captaincy statement after nightclub incident
Stokes should not be sacked as captain - Vaughan
Why Ben Stokes is gaining support not to quit after nightclub controversy: 'The villain was the rugby player'
“ Taken in isolation, breaking a curfew is neither a resigning nor a sacking offence. Yet the most important consideration of all for Stokes will be his own mental state,” Atherton wrote.

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Why Ben Stokes can step down as England's Test captain
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Ben Stokes Sacking Rumours: Harry Brook, Joe Root and RCB Star Among Top Candidates to Replace England Test Skipper

Why I’m concerned about Ben Stokes’ batting

It is hard to make a judgment on England’s batting in the first Test because the Lord’s pitch was so poor and they had little time at the crease.
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Ben Stokes considers shock England retirement

Ben Stokes is considering walking away from international cricket after claims he has been given an ultimatum by England chiefs to quit the Test captaincy or be sacked. The 35-year-old has been one of the most inspirational leaders in England’s history but if this is to be the end to his storied career it would be both sad and unnecessary.

Stokes pondering England captaincy future after nightclub incident

Ben Stokes pondering England captaincy future as nightclub incident fallout rumbles on - Former England captain David Gower feared Stokes’ reign was already all but done

Ben Stokes needs to come out swinging or the Bazball era will be well and truly over

The Engand captain's form with the bat has dropped dramatically over the last couple of years and he is set to drop down the order for the Test series against New Zealand
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Stokes hits century but India rallies to frustrate England's cricketers on 4th day of test

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ben Stokes hit another century. Chris Woakes was in sight of a hat trick before he'd even completed the first over of India's second innings. Day 4 of the fourth test at Old Trafford on Saturday certainly started with a bang.

Analysing the England reset: Gay and Robinson excel, Stokes revived, and has McCullum changed?

Gus Atkinson celebrates with Ben Stokes after dismissing Kyle Jamieson as England win at Lord's Gareth Copley/ The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join. It was an answer that revealed the pressure England were feeling going into the first Test of the summer after their miserable winter in Australia.