Although Stokes has proved himself a thoughtful, dynamic skipper during previous personal droughts, players feed

Ben Stokes suffered an injury scare on day four of the first Test against New Zealand after aborting a spell with the ball midway through his fifth over. England's Test captain opened the bowling with himself on Sunday in Christchurch,

Ben Stokes started this tour by apologising to his players for being grumpy and leaving them “treading on eggshells” around him in Pakistan.

Ben Stokes eased concerns about his fitness after he captained England to a thumping eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the first test at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Sunday.

England have thrashed New Zealand in the 1st Test match by 8 wickets, and lead the three-match series 1-0, as the visitors were too good for the hosts in Christchurch. Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony,

Ben Stokes suffered an injury scare on day four of the first Test against New Zealand after aborting a spell with the ball midway through his fifth over, but played it down as "more management than anything else" and declared himself fit for the second Test.