The Cockermouth cricketer will return to the pitch as captain after four months off since the coronavirus lockdown.

Cumbria's Ben Stokes takes the helm as international cricket returns

The award is the latest to be bestowed upon the 28-year-old all-rounder, who grew up in Cockermouth, following his heroic performance.

Cumbria's Ben Stokes named Wisden Cricketer of the Year

The all-rounder missed training with England during the tour due to Ged's health. 

Stokes launched into a foul-mouthed response as he approached the distinctive players' tunnel, with his comments captured by cameras.

Former Workington Town's Ged Stokes, 64, spent Christmas in intensive care in a Johannesburg hospital. 

Cockermouth cricketer Ben Stokes will be awarded an OBE as part of the 2020 Queen's New Year's Honours.

It was decided by Allerdale Council on Wednesday evening that Cumbrian cricket hero Ben Stokes will be made a Freeman of the Borough. 

A meeting will be held between Allerdale councillors to discuss the motion to bestow the honour on the World Cup hero.

The 28-year-old moved to Cockermouth at a young age where he played cricket for the local club.

The petition, which has already seen more than 200 signatures, demands the city to be renamed Ben-Stoke-on-Trent.

Cumbria's England cricketer Ben Stokes has been charged with bringing the game into disrepute following a late-night altercation.

Detectives investigating an incident outside a nightclub involving Ben Stokes have passed a file to the CPS for a decision on charging.

In an interview with the Sun, the men say that Stokes came to their aid by standing up to people who were abusing them.

The sports equipment manufacturer made the announcement on Wednesday 11 October.

Cumbrian cricket star Ben Stokes will not play for England until further notice, after a video was released allegedly showing him fighting.