Cricket-England captain Stokes says focus only on winning series after tumultuous two weeks

By Martyn Herman LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - England's returning captain Ben Stokes said his focus is solely on winning the series-deciding test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge after a tumultuous ...
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Ben Stokes ‘shellshocked’ by Ashes defeat but says England do not need more match practice

Ben Stokes digests England's defeat in Perth Philip Brown/Getty Images Ben Stokes says he feels “shellshocked” by England’s crushing Ashes defeat in Perth but has no plans to find more competitive ...
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Cricket-McCullum dismisses talk of rift with Stokes ahead of third New Zealand test

June 24 (Reuters) - England coach Brendon McCullum has dismissed speculation of a rift with test captain Ben Stokes, saying he was amused by suggestions their relationship had soured. Stokes is set to ...
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Golf over practice? Aussie media mock Ben Stokes's England before Perth Test

A low-key build-up to the first Ashes Test in Perth has exploded into headlines this week after local media suggested England's tourists were spending more time on the fairways than in the nets. The ...
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Harry Brook says it would be a 'privilege' to succeed Ben Stokes as England test cricket captain

Harry Brook is open to being England cricket captain in all three formats after saying it would be a “privilege” to succeed ...