England’s Ben Stokes to meet advisor as retirement buzz gathers momentum

England cricket team captain Ben Stokes is set to meet his advisor to decide on his future amid the ongoing probe in the nightclub incident in London after the ENG vs NZ 1st Test. The all-rounder, along with pacer Gus Atkinson, were involved in a brawl with Saracens rugby player, Totoa Auvaa that saw an England security officer needing stitches after the fight. Earlier on Tuesday, reports had claimed that Stokes could possibly consider retiring after the fresh controversy.

Stokes to meet advisor to decide on future

As per ESPNCricinfo, Stokes is scheduled to meet Neil Fairbrother – his agent – on Wednesday to take a call on his future. The report states that while the England captain and Atkinson could be fined and even face suspension, the ECB is keen on allowing Stokes to ‘come to his own decision around his future’. The report claims that an emergency meeting of the ECB was held on Tuesday, with fears of Stokes announcing his retirement via social media being allayed. musojam.blog

“Offered the chance to resign on Monday, the 35-year old may yet take the chance to step down and carry on through to the end of his central contract, in 2027, after the next Ashes. He could also opt to relinquish the captaincy and take an indefinite break from the game,” the report stated.

Talking about Stokes, the all-rounder recently returned to action after recovering from a serious facial injury. His last Test appearance came back in January 2026 against Australia. The incident comes to the light right after England’s 115-run win at Lord’s in the ENG vs NZ 1st Test. The pitch for the game, which saw 35 wickets fall in two days, has been rated unsatisfactory by the ICC.

The controversy arrives at the worst possible time for England. Only months ago, the team introduced a strict midnight curfew after repeated criticism of players’ behaviour during the Ashes tour of Australia. That tour triggered debate about whether England had developed an unhealthy drinking culture.

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Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey praised Nahid Rana for his sensational four-wicket haul in the first ODI of the three-match series, played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday (9 June).

Rana was Bangladesh’s chief destroyer with the ball. The tall right-arm fast bowler returned figures of 4/41 from 10 overs. His victims included Carey, stand-in captain Josh Inglis, Liam Scott and Xavier Bartlett. With his extra pace and bounce, he troubled the visitors and helped his side secure an 86-run victory via the DLS method. The win also marked Bangladesh’s first ODI victory over Australia since 2005.

Carey is looking forward to the challenge of facing Rana in the remainder of the series and is determined to negate his impact.

“He [Rana] bowled really well,” Carey said after the defeat. “I think we all knew about the pace, but I guess until you face it first-hand, he’s a really tall athlete and gets a bit of bounce as well. So he bowled really well. That’s what I will say, and we’ve now got a chance to play against him in the next two ODIs here on Thursday and Sunday, and hopefully we can keep him out of the wickets from now on.”

This year has been a special one for Rana, who has taken 20 wickets in just seven ODIs, including two five-wicket hauls, both of which came in Dhaka.

Despite Rana’s hostile, match-winning spell, it was Mosaddek Hossain who was named Player of the Match. Making his comeback to the side after a lengthy absence, the spin-bowling all-rounder excelled with both bat and ball. He first scored an unbeaten 86 before claiming two crucial wickets.

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Madrid [Spain], June 10 (ANI): La Liga giants Real Madrid and coach Alvaro Arbeloa have mutually agreed to end his tenure as first-team coach, the club announced on Tuesday.

The Spanish giants expressed their gratitude to Arbeloa, highlighting his long-standing association with the club, which began during his time in the youth academy and continued through his playing and coaching career.

In an official statement, Real Madrid praised Arbeloa for consistently demonstrating “loyalty, commitment and professionalism" throughout his journey at the club, adding that he embodies the core values of the organisation.

“Real Madrid CF and Alvaro Arbeloa have reached an agreement to end his time as first team coach. Real Madrid is deeply grateful to Alvaro Arbeloa, who, throughout his time at the club, from his time in our youth academy, has consistently demonstrated loyalty, commitment, and professionalism. He exemplifies the values of our club," the statement said.

“Real Madrid, which will always be his home, wishes Alvaro Arbeloa and his entire family the best of luck in this new stage of their lives," the statement concluded.

Earlier, the Spanish Giants announced that they made a 150 million euros bid for Atletico de Madrid for star forward Julian Alvarez, but the latter rejected their proposal.

In an official statement on Tuesday, Real Madrid confirmed that, following a Board of Directors meeting, the club had submitted a EUR150 million offer to Atletico Madrid for the federative rights of the Argentine footballer.

However, Atletico Madrid said it appreciated the offer but rejected it after reviewing the proposal, pointing instead to the player’s release clause as the basis for its decision, said Real Madrid in their statement.

“Real Madrid CF announces that, following today’s Board of Directors meeting, it has made an offer of 150 million euros to Club Atletico de Madrid for the federative rights of the player Julian Alvarezm," reads the statement.

“After studying and evaluating it, Atletico de Madrid has thanked the club for the offer, made within the framework of the good relations existing between both clubs, and has rejected it, referring to the player’s release clause," the Real Madrid statement reads further. (ANI)

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Glasgow [Scotland], June 10 (ANI): Australian cricket legend Matthew Hayden has officially joined Glasgow Cosmic as co-Owner and Head Coach ahead of the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), marking a major milestone for the franchise as it prepares for its debut campaign.

A World Cup winner and one of the most celebrated opening batters in cricket history, Hayden brings a wealth of international experience, leadership and cricketing expertise to the Glasgow-based franchise, according to a release.

His appointment strengthens Glasgow Cosmic’s ambitions of building a competitive and globally recognised cricket brand in the emerging European cricket landscape.

Expressing his excitement about the new role, Hayden said, “It is with great honour and genuine humility that I accept the role of Head Coach of the Glasgow Cosmics for the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League. Cricket has given me a lifetime of opportunities – as a player, teammate, mentor, broadcaster and coach – and the chance to help build a new franchise from the ground up is a challenge that excites me enormously."

Hayden revealed that it was the long-term vision of the franchise and its leadership that inspired him to become part of the project.

“What attracted me most to the Glasgow Cosmics project was not simply the cricket opportunity, but the vision behind it. Great teams are built on strong values, clear purpose and people who are prepared to think boldly. From my very first conversations, I could see that ambition in Mugafi Group CEO Dr. Rashid Khan and the leadership team at Mugafi Sports," he said.

He further outlined the team’s objectives for the upcoming season.

“Our objective will be to build a team that plays courageous cricket, embraces innovation, respects the traditions of the game, and develops a strong connection with the people of Glasgow and cricket fans around the world."

Highlighting the significance of the new competition, Hayden described the European T20 Premier League as a major opportunity for cricket’s continued global expansion.

“The European T20 Premier League represents an exciting new chapter for global cricket. It provides opportunities for emerging players, creates new pathways for talent, and showcases the game’s ability to unite people across cultures and borders."

As Glasgow Cosmic begins preparations for its first season, Hayden expressed confidence in the journey ahead. “I look forward to working alongside our coaching staff, management, players and supporters as we begin this journey together. This is a new club, a new competition and a new opportunity. Now the real work begins. See you in Glasgow." (ANI)

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