Intentar ORO - Gratis
Stokes looking out for number one in Test rankings fight
The Journal
|May 22, 2025
England captain Ben Stokes

ENGLAND'S Test captain Ben Stokes has set his sights on taking his team to number one in the world rankings.
Sir Andrew Strauss was the last England skipper to reach the summit back in 2011, holding the title for less than a year, but the annual update of the International Cricket Council's table recently catapulted Stokes’ side from fifth to second. Only rivals Australia remain above them.
When he took over from Joe Root in 2022, the team had slumped to sixth and their lowest points tally in 27 years, but have since won 22 of their last 35 matches.
With Thursday’s one-off game against Zimbabwe followed by a five-match home series against India and a huge Ashes trip Down Under to come this winter, further successes could lift them back to top.
And Stokes made his ambitions plain in a message to head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key.
Esta historia es de la edición May 22, 2025 de The Journal.
Suscríbete a Magzter GOLD para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9000 revistas y periódicos.
¿Ya eres suscriptor? Iniciar sesión
MÁS HISTORIAS DE The Journal
The Journal
We can't expect any gifts from Villans - Le Bris
REGIS Le Bris still feels Sunderland will need to play their best football to get a positive result against Aston Villa, despite their opponents’ poor start to the season.
2 mins
September 20, 2025
The Journal
Man accused of knocking reveller out at local pub
A MAN has appeared in court accused of knocking a reveller out at a well-known Tyneside pub.
1 min
September 20, 2025
The Journal
STOCKING THRILLER
But you don't need to wait until Christmas time to enjoy this festive-themed mystery from author Robin Stevens
1 min
September 20, 2025
The Journal
Operator confirms changes to train services
CROSSCOUNTRY is to make changes to its train timetable in December, with Newcastle Central Station set to be boosted with additional services.
1 min
September 20, 2025
The Journal
Crash driver appears in court
A driver has appeared in court accused of causing a motorcyclist serious injuries after a crash in North Tyneside.
1 min
September 20, 2025
The Journal
Hyacinths inside out
GROW DISPLAYS TO DAZZLE ON TABLES THEN BORDERS
2 mins
September 20, 2025
The Journal
Mental health tech tools helping to rehabilitate offenders
MENTAL health tech innovator XR Therapeutics has adapted its tools for use with people convicted of serious offences.
2 mins
September 20, 2025

The Journal
Pay increases are branded 'obscene'
COUNCILLORS in North Tyneside have voted through a set of pay rises for themselves, which have been branded “obscene” by opponents.
2 mins
September 20, 2025
The Journal
Drunk boyfriend punched partner in the face
A DRUNK boyfriend left his partner with cuts to her lip and loose teeth after punching her in the face.
1 min
September 20, 2025
The Journal
Bates calls for focus as Bay look to progress
FA VASE
2 mins
September 20, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size