Rob Key leaves door open for Ben Stokes Ashes return
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 11:27 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
England cricket chief Rob Key has suggested former captain Ben Stokes could return from retirement for the home Ashes series against Australia in the summer of 2027. Stokes stepped down as captain and retired following a series defeat to New Zealand and after missing the second Test due to a curfew breach. Key stated that while Stokes hasn’t communicated a desire to return, he remains open to the possibility, highlighting that anything is possible with Stokes. The England team will face Pakistan in a three-match Test series starting August 19.
- •Rob Key discusses Stokes' potential Ashes return next summer.
- •Stokes retired after a series loss to New Zealand.
- •He missed a Test due to a curfew breach.
- •England plays Pakistan in a Test series starting August 19.
- 11:27 AMESPNcricinfo — Key on Stokes Ashes return: 'Anything is possible'
"England cricket chief Rob Key has left the door open to Ben Stokes coming out of international retirement to play in next summer's home Ashes series against Australia.
"England Men's MD refuses to rule out possibility of comeback for recently retired allrounder
Sources
External links- ESPNcricinfoJul 31, 2026, 11:27 AMKey on Stokes Ashes return: 'Anything is possible'
England Men's MD refuses to rule out possibility of comeback for recently retired allrounder
- Sky Sports—'Anything is possible' - Key open to Stokes Ashes return
England cricket chief Rob Key has left the door open to Ben Stokes coming out of international retirement to play in next summer's home Ashes series against Australia.
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