The Latest Breaking News from Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes is pushing hard to fulfil his pledge of bowling in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston with Mark Wood or Stuart Broad vying for a place in the team

The 35-year-old won the last of his 64 England caps almost two years ago.

NEW DELHI: England's bold and aggressive approach to Test cricket, led by coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, has revolutionised the game and yielded impressive results.

Moeen Ali said Ben Stokes was the only England captain who could have persuaded him to come out of Test retirement. A one-word message from Stokes, after first-choice spinner Jack Leach had been ruled out of all five Ashes Tests against Australia, was all it took to bring slow-bowling all-rounder…

Moeen Ali, the talented all-rounder, revealed that it was only England's charismatic captain, Ben Stokes, who could persuade him to come out of Test retirement for the upcoming Ashes series against Australia.

The current England team have developed into an attacking and entertaining Test unit under the guidance of coach Brendan McCullum – nicknamed Baz.

The 35-year-old spinner has overturned his Test retirement to play against Australia

35-year-old looks likely to play in the First Test at Edgbaston

Moeen hasn't played Test cricket since 2021 and expects the Aussies to come after him once again when he bowls

Pace stars fit for the First Test but skipper must manage series

NEW DELHI: Skipper Ben Stokes acknowledged the formidable challenge presented by the World Test Champions Australia but assured England won't tone down their successful 'Bazball' approach in the upcoming Ashes series, starting June 16 in Edgbaston.