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Sussex have announced that seam bowler Matthew Hobden has passed away at the age of just 22.

Ben Stokes is doing an excellent job of lifting the nation's spirits, despite the rain

Police Scotland have announced that the death of promising young cricketer Matt Hobden is being treated as "unexplained".

Ben Stokes used World Cup snub to reinvigorate game, writes Nick Hoult

South Africa opener Dean Elgar admits the Proteas were left "shellshocked" by the incredible batting of England duo Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow in Cape Town.

David Lloyd infiltrated the Barmy Army on day two to get the lowdown from the crowd after Ben Stokes' sensational double ton.

Ben Stokes was modesty itself when recalling how his career-defining innings of 258 unfolded in Cape Town on Sunday

The Yorkshire-born wicketkeeper makes his first Test century in emotional innings after overcoming setbacks on and off the field

A mystery benefactor helped Ben Stokes have extra private coaching when he was a boy, but the identity of the donor remains secret

Ben Stokes savoured an exceptional day with the bat in Cape Town after rewriting England's record books.

Jonny Bairstow described day two in Cape Town as "probably the best day of my life" after he clubbed a maiden Test century and shared a record sixth-wicket stand with an on-fire Ben Stokes.

South Africa (141/2) trail England (629/6 dec) by 488 runs Magnificent partnership from England's Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow threatens South Africa's status as No 1 Test team

Ben Stokes plundered the second-fastest double century and the best score by a No 6 batsman as England put South Africa to the sword on day two of the second Test in Cape Town.

Brisbane Heat skipper Chris Lynn threw his side a Big Bash League lifeline with another brutal innings to lead them to a first win of the season over Sydney Thunder at a drizzly Gabba on Sunday.

Relive a stunning day two in Cape Town as South Africa reached 141-2 in reply to England's mammoth - and Ben Stokes-inspired - 629-6 declared.

Take an extended look at Ben Stokes' record-breaking, barnstorming, double ton for England against South Africa at Cape Town.

Ben Stokes blitzed South Africa, rewriting the record books as he smashed 258 on day two of the second Test, in Cape Town.

Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow put on a record 399 for the sixth wicket in Tests, with Stokes smashing a record-quickest 250, and Bairstow striking a maiden Test ton on a sensational day's batting on day two in Cape Town.

Ben Stokes’ box office 258 off 198 balls is just the tip of the iceberg, says Sir Ian Botham.

Ben Stokes sent records tumbling against South Africa in Cape Town on Sunday - here is how Twitter reacted...

Ben Stokes scored the second fastest double century in history on day two of the second Test against South Africa. Here are the key numbers from his record-breaking innings...

Sussex Cricket Club led the tributes after announcing the tragic death of 22-year-old fast bowler, and England's players will wear black armbands against South Africa