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Tuesday, June 18

"No question" Stokes brought cricket into disrepute - but let him play, says Vaughan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan claims Ben Stokes has brought cricket into disrepute but said the all-rounder has “suffered enough punishment” as he prepares for a return to Test cricket.

Hope for Stokes after Hales cleared

Ben Stokes appears closer to knowing if he will face criminal charges for a street fight after his England teammate Alex Hales was cleared of any wrongdoing.

New Zealand-born England cricket star Ben Stokes faces a media scrum after touching down in Christchurch. Photo: Mark Baker / AP

Stokes flies into media storm in New Zealand

England’s suspended allrounder Ben Stokes has landed in Christchurch, with New Zealand Cricket expected to give him the green light to play in their domestic competition.

"I’m not a selector - but I express my views": Smith rubbishes "captain’s pick" claims

Steve Smith insists he won’t be deciding Australia’s Ashes selection conundrums, rubbishing the notion as “absolute garbage”.

Warner says his punch on Root was "a lot less than what we've seen on Stokes footage"

David Warner is among many Australians watching the Ben Stokes saga unfold with interest, having been severely punished by his employers following an altercation some four years ago.

England stars suspended from international cricket

Ben Stokes’ fading Ashes prospects may hinge on the next stage of police investigations after England suspended him and Alex Hales from all future international matches until further notice.

Stokes set for Ashes despite nightclub fracas

England will press ahead with their Ashes squad announcement despite the arrest of vice-captain Ben Stokes outside a nightclub in Bristol.