About this episode
Simon Hughes and Matt Prior discuss the implications of Ben Stokes' off-field actions on his captaincy and mental state, with input from a live audience.
The events of late Sunday night in London have again set the cat amongst the pigeons and placed Ben Stokes' position in jeopardy. Simon Hughes and Matt Prior debate the hiatus that the captain's off-field antics have caused and who is likely to take over the captaincy in the short term. They also consider Stokes' mental state after four arduous and stressful years in charge. They are joined by a live audience - members of the Worlds Best Cricket Club - to discuss this and other burning cricketing issues. #stokes #cricket #englandcricket #captaincy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Simon Hughes
Guest: Matt Prior
Topics covered
- Ben Stokes
- captaincy
- mental state
- off-field antics
- cricketing issues
Keywords
- Ben Stokes
- captaincy
- cricket
- mental health
- England cricket
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Worlds Best Cricket Club
Places: London
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