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The Latest Breaking News from Ben Stokes

Long England wait over for Jofra Archer with World Cup place and Ashes in mind

Return of star pace bowler still feels significant despite England’s success in his near two-year absence

Evening Standard

South Africa to adopt 'Bazball' mindset after taking inspiration from England "pioneers"

South Africa white-ball skipper Temba Bavuma says he is happy to cherry pick ideas and strategies from England's double World Cup winners ahead of the ODI series

Daily Mirror

England stars Ben Stokes and Nat Sciver win ICC cricketer of the year awards

Sciver finished the World Cup as the tournament’s third-highest scorer as England reached the final

The Independent UK

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Ben Stokes named ICC Test Cricketer of the Year after spearheading England resurgence

Ben Stokes has won the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year after his stunning impact as England captain, beating fellow teammate Jonny Bairstow, Australia opener Usman Khawaja and South Africa quick Kagiso Rabada to the award

Daily Mirror

Jofra Archer taking it step by step on eventual Test return: ‘I need to become more resilient’

England bowler will not rush his comeback from injury

Evening Standard

Jofra Archer ready to do the ‘hard yards’ for Ashes and World Cup challenges

The 27-year-old has seen his career railroaded by elbow and back injuries.

The Independent UK

South Africa all-rounder Marco Jansen scoops ICC award after standout year

The 6ft 10in left-armer is in the Proteas squad that takes on England in three ODIs in the space of six days, starting on Friday

The Independent UK

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South Africa vs England: Cricket World Cup preparations begin with places up for grabs

Ahead of the first ODI on Friday, Malik Ouzia runs the rule over a squad with something to prove despite their enviable world ranking

Evening Standard

David Beckham and Marcus Rashford feel the cold – Tuesday’s sporting social

Ben Stokes was amazed by Chris Woakes’ bowling and Oleksandr Usyk had a message for Tyson Fury.

The Independent UK

England coach reveals Ben Stokes' mindset over retirement U-turn before World Cup bid

England white ball coach Matthew Mott is hopeful star all-rounder Ben Stokes will reverse his retirement from ODIs for their 50-over World Cup defence later this year

Daily Mirror

England’s Ben Stokes and James Anderson named in ICC men’s Test team of 2022

England skipper Ben Stokes was named as captain of the world XI

The Independent UK

Harry Brook shares disbelief at becoming IPL millionaire after earning huge £1.3m deal

Harry Brook became an overnight millionaire when IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad signed him for £1.3m, with the England batter watching the auction unfold after FaceTiming teammate Matt Fisher

Daily Mirror

Jofra Archer 'holds Ashes talks' with Ben Stokes ahead of England return

Jofra Archer returned to action in the SA20 and is set to feature for England for the first time in almost two years in the upcoming ODI series against South Africa

Daily Mirror

‘Death of the game’: Rugby’s move to lower legal tackle height faces backlash

The rugby world has reacted to the RFU’s decision to lower the legal tackle height to below the waist across English community rugby

The Independent UK

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Daily Mirror

Ricky Ponting delivers 'Bazball' verdict as Australia legend poses Ashes question

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have completely transformed England's Test team and Ricky Ponting is looking forward to seeing how they fare against Australia in the Ashes

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes gives one-word response to Steve Smith's pre-Ashes county stint at Sussex

Australia vice-captain Steve Smith will play three County Championship games for Sussex, ahead of this summer's Ashes, and England skipper Ben Stokes has reacted to the news

Daily Mirror

ECB 'to increase Hundred pay for England stars' after Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow snub

Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow both pulled out of last year's Hundred to focus on their England commitments, but the ECB are hoping to incentivise more top stars to play in this year's edition with increased investment

Daily Mirror

Michael Vaughan gives verdict on Steve Smith's pre-Ashes county stint as fans divided

Steve Smith will play three County Championship games for Sussex in May ahead of the Ashes, with the Australia star set to play domestic cricket in England for the first time since a brief T20 Blast stint with Worcestershire in 2010

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Daily Mirror

England captain Jos Buttler issues Jofra Archer warning after impressive SA20 comeback

Jofra Archer has impressed since returning to action with MI Cape Town in the SA20 and Jos Buttler is looking forward to welcoming him back into England's white-ball side almost two years after his last appearance

The Guardian - UK

David Duckham was the romantics’ dream and every defender’s nightmare

Fifty years on from that Barbarians game, the feats of the wing, who died last week, still look astonishing if you can find them

The Independent UK

Alex Lees admits disappointment over Test axe but remains keen to earn another shot

Lees was ousted for the winter tour of Pakistan and next month’s trip to New Zealand.

Evening Standard

Alex Lees: A lot can change between now and the Ashes - I want my England place back

Durham batter proved an early victim of England’s rebuild under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum

The Guardian - UK

Alex Lees: ‘The days of scoring 100 at a 40 strike rate in Tests are gone’

Durham batter tells Simon Burnton on his ‘bittersweet’ 2022 that ended with him dropped by England and needing to find a way to fit back in

Daily Mirror

James Anderson reveals how close he came to quitting cricket after Caribbean snub

James Anderson has opened up about getting dropped by England last year for their tour of the West Indies, with the decision leaving him contemplating retirement

The Independent UK

Podcasting has revived my passion for cricket, says James Anderson

Anderson is targeting an Ashes appearance this summer at the age of 40

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