Published 16:52 IST, September 17th 2019

Ben Stokes slams English media for 'traumatizing' his parents &family

New Zealand born England’s World Cup hero Ben Stokes has slammed the English media for prying into the details of his private life dating 30 years ago.

Reported by: Koushik Narayanan
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England’s World Cup hero Ben Stokes has slammed English media for prying into details of his private life dating 30 years ago. New Zealand born England all-rounder said that he was at a loss of words for ‘low and despicable’ behaviour displayed by an English media outlet. It has been quite a summer for Ben Stokes, beginning from controversial World Cup final against New Zealand to his match-winning kck of 135 runs in Ashes that saw England emerge victorious in third Test. Ben Stokes lashed out at Sun for using his name to ‘shatter privacy and private lives of his parents’. Sun reported details of an incident that involved details about death of Ben Stokes’ bror and sister.

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Ben Stokes slams English media

England all-rounder took to micro-blogging website to post his statement about incident. Calling it a low and despicable behaviour disguised in form of journalism, Ben Stokes hit out at Sun for questioning his parents about a trdy that was private to family and for sensationalising matter. Ben Stokes said his public profile was being used to inve lives of his family members and said that decision of newspaper to publish his personal details will have grave consequences on his mor. He furr went on to report that re were inaccuracies in reports published and said that it has compounded dam that has been caused. Ben Stokes concluded his statement by making a plea to respect his family’s privacy and his far’s life. Re Ben Stokes’ statement here:

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love lost between England and Australia

Ashes Test series ended on Sunday in a draw. England won fifth and final Test match by 135 runs on Sunday, squaring series 2-2. Australia, however, retained Ashes. Post-match English cricket team shared a picture and a video on Twitter, which showed players and staff members of both teams interacting with each or at end of match. Ashes is kwn to be one of most competitive, fierce, and aggressive tournaments t only in cricket but in world sport. Over years, fans have witnessed multiple clashes and innumerable instances of sledging between players of two teams which have carried on off field in press conferences and or interactions as well. recently concluded series saw some of it as well, with Ben Stokes calling David Warner a few harsh words. Tim Paine, Australian Captain stepping in and calling Stokes 'Bristol' - in reference to infamous brawl involving English cricketer outside a nightclub in 2017. Matw We was involved in multiple incidents with Jofra Archer and Joe Root. We was talkative throughout series, trying to rile up opponents. In past, Australian Merv Hughes h a history of going at various players and at one time offered former England international batsman, Graham Gooch, a pia to see if he could play that after latter left multiple deliveries. Shane Warne once went after Paul Collingwood, who received an MBE by British Government. Warner, during 2005 Ashes series said, “You’ve got an MBE, right? For scoring seven at Oval? You’re an embarrassment.” In 1972, Derek Underwood was hurt by a delivery from Dennis Lillee and Ian Chappell, fielding in slips went up to him, and n asked which hand was hurt. Underwood said his right hand, to which Chappel said, “That’s a shame. We were aiming for left”. RE | Harbhajan Singh sums up 'terrific' Ashes, names his series top picks

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