Ben Stokes' wife Clare has responded to allegations of a bust-up between the couple at a cricket bash.
Images appear to show England cricket star Stokes with his hand round his wife's neck following the Professional Cricketers’ Association Awards last week.
The alleged incident happened at the Roundhouse in Camden, where Stokes won the Players' Player of the Year award.
But Clare has taken to social media to rubbish any suggestions there was violence involved.
She posted a picture of the couple from the night alongside an image of her lightheartedly grabbing Stokes' face in the car.
Clare posted: "Unbelievable what nonsense these people will make up!"
"Me and Ben messing about squishing up each other’s faces cos that’s how we show affection and some pap tries to twist it in to a crazy story!
"And all before we then have a romantic McDonalds 20 mins later!"
Stokes had shared multiple images of the night on Instagram, showing him carrying a large takeaway bag from the fast food chain.
Stokes and wife Clare tied the knot in Somerset in October 2017.
They have two children together, six-year-old son Layton and daughter Libby, who is now four.
She is a primary school teacher, with the couple living in a mansion in County Durham.
Stokes claims she caught her eye at a match between Lancashire and Durham in 2010, before the couple embarked on a long-distance relationship.
They announced their engagement in 2013, with Clare now describing herself as a "cricket widow".
Stokes capped an incredible year for England by winning the prestigious award from the PCA.
The Durham star played a starring role in England's World Cup success in July, delivering an incredible performance in the final against New Zealand
He then repeating the trick to save a draw with Australia in the second Test of the Ashes at Lord's.
Speaking after that performance, he said: "Clare has been brilliant and so supportive throughout the years.
"Your family go though everything with you, good and bad, so it is great to be able to celebrate with them at times like this.
“I love playing cricket, but you need to be able to get away from the game and that is where your home and your family keep you grounded,” he said.
After rubbishing the claims, Clare posted a video from her surprise 30th birthday party on social media.
"Had the most amazing birthday weekend! Ben planned it all as a surprise," she wrote.
"Got all my best friends and family there including flying people over from America and Australia!It was an incredible night and I’m so grateful to Ben for organising!
"Not gonna let some idiots ruin my 30th."
In the clip, Stokes says a few words to the party: "Clare, I hope I have managed to give you everything you wanted. We have been through a lot over the last two years.
"I hope tonight shows a little bit of appreciation that I very rarely show.
"You know how much you mean to me. I love you and wouldn't be where I am without you."
