Is there a Stokes factor? Analysing Durham's performances when the England captain plays for his county
20.06.26, 16:00 Updated 20.06.26, 15:52
Thomas Ridley
Roll up, roll up… the Ben Stokes show is in town for a rare appearance at Banks Homes Riverside.
Unsurprisingly with all the speculation surrounding Stokes’ role as England captain, journalists and photographers from far and wide flocked to watch a County Championship Division Two clash that would usually only appeal to hardcore viewers of the county game.
Despite its significance as a top of the table clash between Durham and Northamptonshire, the action on field during the first day was overshadowed by Stokes’ presence.
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Thomas Ridley is a freelance journalist and editor of The Chester