Ben Stokes’ shock retirement: Michael Vaughan claims ‘fallout with the ECB’ played a key role | Cricket News

Ben Stokes’ shock retirement from international cricket during the third Test against New Zealand continues to dominate headlines, with former England captain Michael Vaughan suggesting that a breakdown in trust between Stokes and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) may have played a significant role in the all-rounder’s decision.Stokes has not spoken publicly since … Read more

‘He’s earned the right’: Michael Vaughan’s powerful message amid Ben Stokes captaincy crisis | Cricket News

England’s Ben Stokes (AP Photo) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has backed Ben Stokes to remain England skipper despite the controversy that led to his suspension from the second Test against New Zealand.Stokes was left out of England’s squad for the ongoing Test at The Oval after breaching a team curfew following the opening match … Read more

‘What he has done to deserve the keys to the entire kingdom’ Michael Atherton on Jacob Bethell’s ascendancy to England’s captaincy | Cricket News

The 21-Year old jacob beethell is set to become engaged Youngest men’s captain when he leads the team in the three twenty20s in Ireland next month. Former England Captain Michael Atherton however warns that beethell needs to be guided carefully to improve his batting and that the capacity can wait for now. “The Captaincy is … Read more