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The Latest Breaking News from Ben Stokes

England end day one on 498-3 against Zimbabwe: men’s cricket Test – as it happened

Ollie Pope’s swashbuckling 169 not out helped England to build a big lead in their first innings

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes targets No 1 spot in world Test rankings: ‘One more place to go’

England’s Test captain Ben Stokes has set his sights on taking his team to No 1 in the world rankings

The Guardian - UK

Jacob Bethell ‘has done himself world of good’ – Ben Stokes hints at Test recall

The 21-year-old made a strong impression in his debut series against New Zealand before Christmas.

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Bazball’s moment of truth arrives in year that will define era of McCullum and Stokes

One-off Zimbabwe Test at Trent Bridge the launchpad for a decisive summer for England and their abstemious captain

The Guardian - UK

'I've got to be mindful': Ben Stokes to play injury comeback safe ahead of England Test vs Zimbabwe

The Three Lions kick off their summer Test series in Nottingham on Thursday

Evening Standard

One more place to go – Ben Stokes targets top spot in Test rankings for England

The one-off game against Zimbabwe, beginning on Thursday, is followed by a five-match home series against India and a huge Ashes trip this winter.

The Independent UK

England vs Zimbabwe LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Zimbabwe in England 2025

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Zimbabwe’s welcome return sets the table for England’s banquet of Test cricket

A four-day encounter at Trent Bridge is a low-key affair compared to five-Test series against India and Australia but a first meeting with Zimbabwe in 22 years could yet prove crucial for England

The Independent UK

Bring back that Bazball feeling: McCullum wants England to reconnect with fans

Brendon McCullum has called on England’s cricketers to reconnect with their fans as some comments may have given the impression they are ‘out of touch with the general population’

The Guardian - UK

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The lifestyle change Ben Stokes made to aid injury recovery

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Ben Stokes gives up alcohol to help recovery from hamstring injury

The Test captain is set to make his comeback in England’s one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge this week

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Haseeb Hameed leads by example for Nottinghamshire on day one against Durham

The visitors took control at Chester-le-Street.

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Somerset coach Jason Kerr backs James Rew to follow in Jos Buttler’s footsteps

The uncapped 21-year-old will be part of England’s squad for next week’s one-off fixture against Zimbabwe.

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Ben Stokes uncertain whether he will play white-ball cricket for England again

Stokes has not formally closed the door on featuring again, having already reversed one retirement in 2023.

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The Independent UK

Jamie Smith will ‘take on’ the pressure as he eyes match-winning role ahead of Ashes tour

The wicketkeeper batter hopes to emulate former England greats and cement his place in the test side

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes eager to ‘dominate every situation’ when he returns to England action

The 33-year-old captain has not played since tearing his hamstring in New Zealand before Christmas.

The Independent UK

Brydon Carse poised to give England a boost with return to action after injury

The seam bowler has not played since withdrawing injured from the Champions Trophy in February.

The Independent UK

England call up uncapped duo for Zimbabwe Test as Zak Crawley and Shoaib Bashir retained

Essex seamer Sam Cook earns his first call-up and could make his debut at Trent Bridge

The Guardian - UK

Sam Cook selected for England Test squad as Chris Woakes misses out

Sam Cook has been selected for England’s one-off Test against Zimbabwe later this month as seamer Chris Woakes, who has an ankle injury, makes way

The Independent UK

Zak Crawley and Shoaib Bashir set to keep England spots for Zimbabwe Test

Ben Stokes is likely to return after injury.

The Guardian - UK

Stick or twist? England’s selectors weigh up options for Zimbabwe Test

If Zak Crawley’s form is a worry the middle-order is not, but Ben Stokes’s ability to function as an all-rounder remains unknown

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