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Ben Stokes of England can’t hide his frustration during Day Five of the 4th Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Emirates Old Trafford on July 27, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Ben Stokes’ handshake antics show why everyone hates England

If the England team thought they were unfairly treated after the brouhaha from the end of the Test against India, just wait until they get to Australia.

  • Nick Hoult

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Ben Stokes offers Washington Sundar an early finish to the Test.

Ben Stokes furious at India’s refusal to shake hands and end Test early

England’s cricket team reacted in churlish fashion as India rejected an early finish to enable two batsmen to score Test centuries.

  • Will Macpherson
England’s Joe Root (second right) and batting partner Jamie Smith celebrate after their win on day five of the first Test against India at Headingley.

Sealed with a six, England belt out huge run chase to beat India at Headingley

England became the first team in first-class cricket, let alone Tests, to concede five centuries in a game and win.

Ben Stokes grabs for his hamstring in New Zealand in 2024.

Booze ban: Ben Stokes quits alcohol to be fit for Ashes

Ben Stokes has imposed a booze ban on himself ahead of the Ashes tour after deciding that his drinking may have contributed to a recurring hamstring injury.

  • Daniel Brettig
England captain Ben Stokes.

‘Catch the people who did this’: Stokes’ home burgled while family were inside

England cricket captain Ben Stokes lost a number of “irreplaceable items” after his house was broken into by masked burglars while his family were inside.

  • Will Macpherson
The final wicket: New Zealand players celebrates the dismissal of India’s Washington Sundar.

What the shock defeats of India and England mean for Australia this summer

Australia’s two biggest Test cricket rivals slumped to surprise series losses that were seismic for the sport’s traditional format and should provide valuable lessons for this summer and next.

  • Daniel Brettig
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Fans and heaters are being used to dry out the Rawalpindi pitch ahead of the deciding third Test against England.

Patio heaters and giant fans: Pakistan bake Test pitch for England decider

Ben Stokes’ side scored 506 runs in 75 overs the last time they were in Rawalpindi, prompting drastic measures to create a turning wicket for Thursday’s third Test.

  • Will Macpherson
Captain Ben Stokes stopped short of blaming England’s second Test loss on the decision.

‘Technology has gone wrong’: Stokes questions Crawley call in Test loss

Umpire Marais Erasmus turned down India’s lbw appeal, but their review showed the ball to be hitting leg-stump en route to a series-levelling 106-run win for the hosts.

  • Will Macpherson
Ben Stokes swats a ball from Kiwi Kyle Jamieson on his way to a blistering score of 182 - and England record dor ODIs.

Look who’s back. Ben Stokes smashes record score days after returning to ODI cricket

Ben Stokes’ short-lived retirement from ODI cricket is well and truly over, and judging by his form overnight against New Zealand he’s in a belligerent mood ahead of the World Cup.

Ben Stokes after his dismissal.

England didn’t need a Stokes rescue act to win, and that spells danger for Australia

England did not have to rely on Ben Stokes to win a thrilling third Ashes Test in Leeds, and that spells danger for Australia.

  • Daniel Brettig

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