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.

The Cricket World Cup Trophy is in Cockermouth this afternoon.

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 campaign for Ben Stokes to be knighted is continuing to gather momentum following his Headingley heroics.


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.

Local cricket hero and England vice captain, Ben Stokes, has returned to Cockermouth to raise money for damage caused by storm Desmond.

The Cumbrian cricketer blasted a stunning century, despite having a calf injury.

The Cockermouth all-rounder will earn £1.7m playing in the Indian Premier League.