Ben Stokes

England bowler Chris Woakes celebrates after taking the wicket of David Warner during day two of the LV= Insurance Ashes 4th Test Match between England and Australia at Emirates Old Trafford on July 21, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

England all out for 592 thanks to spectacular 99 from Jonny Bairstow

England batsmen Monty Panesar (L) and James Anderson (R) take runs from the Australia bowling as England salvages a draw on the final day of the first Ashes Test match in Cardiff, Wales, on July 12, 2009. AFP PHOTO/William WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)

Monty Panesar calls for the ECB to bring through more spin bowlers

England's Chris Woakes (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Cameron Green on the opening day of the fourth Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, north-west England on July 19, 2023.

Summary of Day 1 of the LV= Insurance Men’s Ashes at Old Trafford

England warm up ahead of a nets session at Emirates Old Trafford on July 17, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Schedule of play at Old Trafford for Ashes Test- including intervals

LEEDS, ENGLAND - JULY 09: Chris Woakes of England celebrates with teammate Mark Wood after hitting the winning runs to win the LV= Insurance Ashes 3rd Test Match between England and Australia at Headingley on July 09, 2023 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Mark Wood and Chris Woakes are the injection of energy England need

LEEDS, ENGLAND - JULY 07: England captain Ben Stokes hits out for six runs watched by Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey during Day Two of the LV= Insurance Ashes 3rd Test Match between England and Australia at Headingley on July 07, 2023 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Ben Stokes showed Headingley once again why he is vital for England

Josh Hazlewood of Australia celebrates after taking the wicket of Ben Stokes of England during Day Five of the LV= Insurance Ashes 2nd Test match between England and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 2, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Australia held their nerve to win at Lord’s- leaving England on brink

Ben Stokes scored 155 at Lord's- but it was in vain

Ashes 2023: England slip to defeat at Lord's despite Ben Stokes' 155

Ben Stokes of England looks dejected after being dismissed by Mitchell Starc of Australia during Day Three of the LV= Insurance Ashes 2nd Test match between England and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground on June 30, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Bazball is still unique and cunning- but England need to get smart

England's Stuart Broad (L) walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket for 12 runs on day three of the second Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London on June 30, 2023. (Photo by Ian Kington / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO ASSOCIATION WITH DIRECT COMPETITOR OF SPONSOR, PARTNER, OR SUPPLIER OF THE ECB (Photo by IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images)

England collapse at Lord’s to give Australia lead after first innings

Josh Tongue of England is applauded by teammates as the leaves the field after taking five wickets during day three of the LV= Insurance Test Match between England and Ireland at Lord's Cricket Ground on June 03, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Josh Tongue replaces Moeen Ali in England Ashes team

Australia batsman Pat Cummins celebrates after scoring the winning runs during day five of the LV= Insurance Ashes 1st Test Match between England and Australia at Edgbaston on June 20, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Why England need to make sure Bazball keeps them winning

Jack Grealish and Ben Stokes bantered online (Image: Getty Images / Twitter @englandcricket)

‘Main fellas’ - England cricket star copies Jack Grealish celebration

Neil Wagner of New Zealand celebrate the wicket of during day five of the Second Test Match between New Zealand and England at Basin Reserve on February 28, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Ben Foakes almost leads England to dramatic win in New Zealand

Only youth games will be allowed to be played at Colehill Cricket Club now

Cricket club banned from hosting adult matches after complaints

Nominees announced for for BBC Sports personality of the Year 2022

Ben Stokes picked up the wicket of Kane Williamson

England seal vital T20 World Cup win against New Zealand in Brisbane

Ashes 2023 men’s and women’s fixtures announced - how to watch and get tickets

Ashes 2023: Dates, venues & how to get tickets?