Stokes on booze, Baz, next year’s Ashes and his ambition to coach England

In his first in-depth interview since his shock retirement from Test cricket, Stokes responded to claims his team had a drinking problem and also addressed his plans for the future.

In his first in-depth interview since his shock retirement from Test cricket, Stokes responded to claims his team had a drinking problem and also addressed his plans for the future.

Ben Stokes retired from international cricket in June during England's Test series against New Zealand. The 35-year-old had an outstanding career, playing a key role in England's 2019 ODI World Cup triumph and producing his unforgettable match-winning innings in the Ashes Test at Headingley later that year.

BEN STOKES claims England stars do not have a ­problem with booze. However, he does admit that cricket has a drinking culture. The former England captain, who announced his shock retirement from international cricket in June, also insists he “definitely” will not be back. Stokes’ exit came weeks after he missed England

Ben Stokes has said he would "absolutely" love to coach England one day, as he also suggested Brendon McCullum would still be in charge of the Test team had he not announced his own international retirement weeks beforehand.

Recently retired allrounder questions message sent by not promoting Harry Brook to role

Player has spoken for first time since he quit Test cricket Former captain expresses surprise Brook not given post Ben Stokes has rejected suggestions he could reverse his recent England retirement and return for the 2027 Ashes. The former national team captain says he wants to stay in the game and “would love to be

Brook was overlooked as Stokes’s successor with Joe Root instead reappointed as Test skipper

Ben Stokes says he would love to become England head coach in the future, as he expresses concerns about Joe Root succeeding him as captain.