Ben Stokes: There’s a good reason we play so much golf
England Test captain says that swinging a few clubs with his teammates takes the edge off It should be no surprise to hear that stress management is crucial for professional sportspeople at the top of their game. During a promotional video with his media company 4CAST for Marriott Bonvoy, England’s Test cricket captain Ben Stokes […]
11 months ago
Test cricket: Is this the year the phoenix rises from the Ashes?
Swashbuckling cricket will have viewers glued to their screens to watch a format many thought was dead The first ball of the Ashes is always a momentous occasion. Spectators seated, commentator’s mics poised and a Barmy Army belted Jerusalem ringing in people’s ears, the roar that follows the bowler down to the stumps builds like an […]
2 years ago
England declare after 59 overs and immediately take three wickets in historic day for Test cricket
It’s Bazball on steroids England made the second earliest declaration in Test cricket history after cutting their first innings short after 59 overs. In what has been described as a “new peak for Bazball”, Ben Stokes called the last batters off after reaching 325-9 in their opening innings in Mount Maunganui against New Zealand. Only […]
3 years ago
Ben Stokes documentary focusses on mental health struggles
The England captain has suffered from crippling panic attacks A new Amazon Prime documentary will chart the incredible career of cricketer Ben Stokes. Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes, directed by Chris Grubb and Luke Mellows, will see various figures from across the cricketing landscape offer their thoughts on one of the most recognisable faces […]
3 years ago
World Cup winner Ben Stokes announces retirement from ODI cricket
He will play his final game at his home ground on Tuesday England’s Test captain Ben Stokes has announced he is to retire from one-day internationals. The all-rounder, who played a crucial part in helping England win the World Cup in 2019, will still continue to play Twenty20 cricket and lead the red-ball side. He […]
3 years ago
India produce seam masterclass to topple pitiful England for 110
An all-star batting lineup failed to withstand India’s ferocious bowling attack, with both Joe Root and Ben Stokes out for a duck England were bowled for a humiliating 110 after being put in to bat first at the Oval. Jos Buttler’s men were skittled in just a few short hours after India produced a seam […]
3 years ago