Sports · 20 June 2026

Stokes 95 for Durham as England Test struggles

It was a welcome return to form for the England captain, who missed a century by five runs. Ben Stokes made 95 for Durham against Northamptonshire while his national team struggled against New Zealand. England were chasing an unlikely 463 to win their second Test, with Stokes still under investigation.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 June 2026 at 18:44

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