Door Open For Ben Stokes To Return For 2027 Ashes, Says England Men’s MD Rob Key
MD Rob Key: Rob Key, the Managing Director of England men’s cricket team, said the door is still open for Ben Stokes to come out of international retirement and feature in next summer's high-stakes home Ashes series against Australia.
Stokes, 35, stepped down as Test captain and walked away from international cricket in June following England's 2-1 series defeat to New Zealand, a decision that came on the heels of a disciplinary action where he was dropped for the second Test after breaching a midnight curfew after the first Test win at Lord’s.
Key, however, insisted that there is no animosity between the team management and the former skipper, hinting that a fairytale return for the 2027 Ashes remains within the realm of possibility. "It would be a brilliant story if he does," said Key to Sky Sports News on Friday. Read More...
