'Can play 360, has got power' - Stokes set for opening role with Adelaide Strikers

Strikers coach Tim Paine believes the former England captain can impact the game in all aspects

FORMER England captain Ben Stokes has signed his first overseas deal since retiring from international cricket, joining Adelaide Strikers in Australia’s Big Bash League. Stokes bowed out as Test skipper in dramatic scenes earlier this summer, publicly announcing his retirement midway through a bowling spell on the penu

Following his shock retirement from international cricket, former England captain Ben Stokes is joining the Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming Big Bash League summer.

Sept 1 : Former England all-rounder Ben Stokes has joined Australian side Adelaide Strikers ahead of the 2026-27 season that begins in December, the Big Bash League team said on Tuesday.Stokes, who retired from international cricket in June, is set to become one of the most expensive players in Australia's premier Twen

Former England captain Ben Stokes joins Adelaide Strikers for the 2026-27 season of the Big Bash League.

Former England Test captain Ben Stokes has signed for the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League (BBL).