Ben Stokes wants ECB to let England players maximise earnings without risking futures
Ben Stokes said he would be 'very comfortable' for players to prioritise long-term financial futures when considering contracts
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Ben Stokes said he would be 'very comfortable' for players to prioritise long-term financial futures when considering contracts
Hosts spun out for just 104 runs as Sri Lanka level the series with eight-wicket win
England beat New Zealand comfortably in the second T20 but questions will be asked about their World Cup squad again
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Big-hitting opener was an important part of the limited-over sides until being dropped in 2019 having failed a recreational drugs test
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Speaking exclusively to the Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club, the England opener spoke of his doubts heading into the Ashes
When we were young, we were in direct competition but we bought into each other's game, becoming a coaches on the field
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