England captain Ben Stokes stunned the cricketing world with a bombshell mid-match retirement before a remarkable finish to the fourth day of their Test clash against New Zealand.
The England Test captain says he is focusing on this week's third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge after apologising to teammates for his night out.
An Australian Test allrounder and a compatriot who hopes to wear the baggy green are both shining in the heat of county championship battle in England.
Head coach Brendon McCullum has said he is concerned about Ben Stokes' mental health after the England captain was dropped for breaking the team's curfew.
If investment in the BBL simply leads to bigger contracts, overseas players and commercialisation, then Australian cricket risks losing sight of what has made it successful, writes Mitchell Johnson.