Ben Stokes

Born: June 4, 1991

Height: 6' 0" (183cm)

Hometown: Christchurch, New Zealand
Nationality: England flag English

Role: All-rounder

Batting Style: Right-arm fa
Bowling Style: Left-handed
Ben Stokes profile pic 2023
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Career History
InternationalNational SideEngland (2011-)
Test DebutDec 5, 2013 vs. Australia
ODI DebutAug 25, 2011 vs. Ireland
Domestic2009-Durham
Sports Mole has 1,272 articles about Ben Stokes. Articles 1 to 40:
England batsman Joe Root after hitting century in second Ashes Test on December 4, 2025.
The Ashes: Joe Root ends wait for ton in Australia, joins Jofra Archer in epic partnership as England edge first day of second Test
Joe Root finally ends his wait for an Ashes century in Australia as England defy their opponents employing the dark arts of cricket to edge the first day of the second Test.
11:40
England's Ben Stokes celebrates on November 21, 2025
Preview:Australia vs England - Ashes second Test prediction, squads, start time, Gabba pitch lowdown
Sports Mole previews the second Ashes Test between Australia and England, including predictions, squads, start time and a lowdown on the Gabba pitch.
Dec 2, 23:47
England test captain Ben Stokes on August 4, 2025
Second Ashes Test: England bowler expected to miss day-night fixture in Brisbane
One of England's pace bowlers is expected to miss the second Ashes Test, a day-night fixture in Brisbane which starts next week.
Nov 29, 10:33
England captain Ben Stokes in July 2025.
The Ashes 2025-26 schedule: Fixtures, results, venues & key dates for England's tour of Australia
Sports Mole details everything you need to know about the 2025-26 Ashes Series between England and Australia, including fixtures, venues and key dates.
Nov 27, 01:54
England captain Ben Stokes looks deflated as Australia move to brink of winning first Ashes Test on November 22, 2025.
First Ashes Test: Quick-fire Travis Head ton earns Australia famous win over embarrassed England in Perth
Travis Head scores the second-fastest Ashes century in history as Australia record an eight-wicket victory over an embarrassed England inside two days in Perth.
Nov 22, 09:57
Ben Stokes acknowledges crowd after taking five wickets in first Ashes Test against Australia on November 21, 2025.
First Ashes Test: Ben Stokes steals Mitchell Starc thunder as England edge Australia on crazy opening day in Perth
Ben Stokes records a famous five-wicket haul on the opening day of the first Test in Perth as England edge Australia on one of the most incredible days in Ashes history.
Nov 21, 10:13
England batter Joe Root on November 11, 2025
The Ashes 2025-26: Australia and England combined XI - Joe Root, Steve Smith, captain and wicket-keeper decisions made
Ahead of the 2025-26 Ashes series, Sports Mole picks a combined England and Australia XI, including key decisions over Joe Root, Steve Smith and the wicket-keeper battle between Alex Carey and Jamie Smith.
Nov 20, 00:17
Australia's Steve Smith on November 17, 2025
The Ashes 2025-26: Australia vs. England stats and records - top run scorers, most wickets, highest totals, best bowling figures
Ahead of the 2025-26 series, Sports Mole highlights some key Ashes stats and records, including the top run scorer, the highest score, most wickets and best bowling figures.
Nov 20, 00:11
England's Stuart Broad celebrates taking his fifth wicket on August 6, 2015
Greatest Ashes moments: Top 10 iconic feats in series history between England and Australia
Ahead of the 2025-26 series, Sports Mole picks up the top 10 greatest moments in Ashes history between England and Australia.
Nov 19, 00:00
England test captain Ben Stokes on November 11, 2025
Preview:Australia vs. England - First Ashes test prediction, squads, start time, Perth pitch lowdown
Sports Mole previews the first Ashes Test between Australia and England, including predictions, squads, start time and a lowdown on the Perth pitch.
Nov 18, 19:01
England's Michael Vaughan on September 12, 2005
Top five best Ashes series in history: Which memorable encounter between England and Australia comes out on top?
Ahead of the 2025-26 Ashes series, Sports Mole picks out the best five Test series that have taken place between England and Australia.
Nov 17, 22:59
Ben Stokes of England on May 24, 2025
Ashes 2025-26: We asked AI to predict the winner of the series - and it is good news for Joe Root but bad news for England
Sports Mole asks AI to predict the winner of the 2025-26 Ashes, including results for each Test and the highest run scorer and wicket taker of the series.
Nov 14, 23:36
England test captain Ben Stokes on August 4, 2025
How to watch the Ashes in the UK: Start times, TV, streaming & radio guides for 2025-26 series between England and Australia
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch and listen to England's tour of Australia in the 2025-26 Ashes series.
Nov 1, 13:29
England captain Ben Stokes in July 2025.
England announce 16-player squad for Australia Ashes Tour, name new vice-captain
The ECB announces England's 16-player squad for the upcoming Ashes tour, with a new vice-captain also being selected.
Sep 23, 16:06
England captain Ben Stokes in July 2025.
Ben Stokes out of fifth Test: England make four changes for pivotal India clash as captain absent through injury
England captain Ben Stokes will not feature in the fifth Test against India at The Oval with the home side making as many as four changes.
Jul 30, 11:10
India batsman Shubman Gill celebrates century against England in July 2025.
India keep series with England alive with battling fourth Test draw
India avoid any alarm on the final day of the fourth Test with England to secure a deserved draw at Old Trafford, keeping the best-of-five series alive in the process.
Jul 27, 16:13
England celebrating taking an India wicket on July 14, 2025.
England end India resistance in bizarre fashion to seal epic third Test win at Lord's
England defy some dogged resistance from India to prevail with a 22-run victory at Lord's, the final wicket taken by Shoaib Bashir coming in bizarre fashion.
Jul 14, 17:00
India celebrate taking a wicket against England in July 2025.
India thump England on final day at Edgbaston to level Test series
India level the best-of-five Test series with England with a thumping win at Edgbaston.
Jul 6, 17:31
India celebrates taking a wicket
Preview:Test Series: England vs. India - prediction and team news
Sports Mole previews the second match of the Test series between England and India at Edgbaston, including predictions and team news.
Jun 30, 16:40
England batsman Joe Root celebrates during win over India on June 24, 2025.
Ben Duckett, Joe Root steer England to all-time classic victory over India in first Test
England take a 1-0 lead in their best-of-five series with India with a near-miraculous run chase to record a five-wicket victory over India at Headingley.
Jun 24, 18:36
Ben Stokes of England on May 24, 2025
Preview:Test Series: England vs. India - prediction and team news
Sports Mole previews the first match of the Test series between England and India at Headingley, including predictions and team news.
Jun 18, 16:42
England batsman Jamie Overton on May 25, 2025
Preview:One Day International Series: England vs. West Indies - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the first 2025 One Day International match between England and the West Indies, scheduled to be played at Edgbaston on Thursday.
May 27, 15:29
Ben Stokes of England on May 12, 2025
Preview:One-off Test: England vs. Zimbabwe - prediction and team news
Sports Mole previews the one-off Test between England and Zimbabwe, scheduled to get underway on Thursday at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
May 20, 22:13
Rohit Sharma of India on February 1, 2025
Preview:One Day International Series: India vs. England - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the 2025 One Day International match between India and England, scheduled to be played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Thursday.
Feb 4, 22:56
Pakistan celebrate a wicket during third Test against England on October 26.
Pakistan complete dominant third Test win over England, win series
England tamely succumb to a nine-wicket defeat to Pakistan in the third and pivotal Test in Rawalpindi, going down by a 2-1 loss in the series.
Oct 26, 08:24
Pakistan celebrate taking an England wicket in second Test in October 2024.
Preview:Test Series: Pakistan vs. England - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the third and final Test between Pakistan and England, scheduled to get underway on Thursday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Oct 22, 21:39
Pakistan celebrate taking an England wicket in second Test in October 2024.
Noman Ali takes eight wickets as Pakistan defeat England in second Test
Noman Ali sensationally takes eight wickets as Pakistan win the second Test against England in Multan by 152 runs.
Oct 18, 08:39
Pakistan duo Salman Agha and Sajid Khan during second Test against England on October 17, 2024.
England left scrambling as Pakistan move into strong position to win second Test
England are left with an uphill task to win the second Test against Pakistan after losing two wickets during the early stages of their run chase in Multan.
Oct 17, 12:44
Shan Masood of Pakistan on October 2, 2024
Preview:Test Series: Pakistan vs. England - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the first Test match between Pakistan and England, scheduled to get underway on Monday at the Multan Cricket Stadium.
Oct 5, 12:14
England captain Ben Stokes in August 2024.
England drop Dan Lawrence, name two uncapped players for Pakistan Test series
England selectors take the decision to drop Dan Lawrence - who opened during the recent games with Sri Lanka - for the Test series against Pakistan.
Sep 10, 14:21
England's Joe Root after win over Sri Lanka in first Test on August 24, 2024.
Preview:Test Series: England vs. Sri Lanka - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the second Test match between England and Sri Lanka, scheduled to get underway on Thursday at Lord's Cricket Ground.
Aug 27, 21:24
England's Joe Root after win over Sri Lanka in first Test on August 24, 2024.
Joe Root guides England to first Test victory over valiant Sri Lanka
England take a 1-0 lead in their best-of-three series with Sri Lanka by recording a five-wicket victory in the first Test at Old Trafford.
Aug 24, 20:44
England's Gus Atkinson celebrates with teammate James Anderson after taking a wicket on July 10, 2024
Preview:Test Series: England vs. Sri Lanka - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the first Test match between England and Sri Lanka, scheduled to get underway on Wednesday at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
Aug 19, 16:00
England bowler Shoaib Bashir during second Test win over West Indies on July 21, 2024.
Preview:Test Series: England vs. West Indies - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the third Test match between England and the West Indies, scheduled to get underway on Friday at Edgbaston.
Jul 24, 19:43
England bowler Shoaib Bashir during second Test win over West Indies on July 21, 2024.
England claim second-Test victory over West Indies after dazzling Bashir spell
Shoaib Bashir takes a quick-fire five wickets as England record a 241-run victory over West Indies at Trent Bridge.
Jul 21, 18:38
England bowler James Anderson on final Test appearance on July 12, 2024.
James Anderson signs off as England complete Test win over West Indies
James Anderson ends his Test career with 704 wickets as England beat West Indies at Lord's by an innings and 114 runs.
Jul 12, 11:31
Leicestershire's Louis Kimber after hitting 100 against Sussex on June 26, 2024. (IMAGO)
Leicestershire's Louis Kimber breaks multiple records in County Championship match
Leicestershire's Louis Kimber produces one of the most famous innings of all time in a County Championship Division 2 fixture against Sussex.
Jun 26, 14:32
England's Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes during game against Netherlands at Cricket World Cup on November 8, 2023.
Preview:T20 Series: England vs. Pakistan - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the 2024 second T20 match between England and Pakistan, scheduled to get underway on Saturday in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
May 23, 22:44
England captain Jos Buttler playing against South Africa on January 29, 2023.
Star name returns to England squad for T20 World Cup
England are able to welcome the return of a star name as they select their provisional squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Apr 30, 09:27
England captain Ben Stokes during a press conference on January 24, 2024.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes rules himself out of T20 World Cup
England all-rounder Ben Stokes rules himself out of the T20 World Cup later this year.
Apr 2, 09:11
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