ENGLISH CRICKET STAR Ben Stokes has branded a story in The Sun concerning a family tragedy “heartless” and “totally out of order.”
The newspaper today published an article on their front page depicting alleged events that took place three years before Stokes was born, which he describes as “deeply personal and traumatic.”
Stokes claims the story contains “serious inaccuracies” and says the decision to publish “has grave and lifelong consequences” for his mother.
In a statement released via his Twitter account, Stokes said: “It is hard to find words that describe such low and despicable behaviour, disguised as journalism. I cannot conceive of anything more immoral, heartless or contemptuous to the feelings and circumstances of my family.
“To use my name as an excuse to shatter the privacy and private lives of – in particular – my parents, is utterly disgusting.
“The article also contains serious inaccuracies which has compounded the damage.
“Despite the fact that this has now been made public, I do please ask all concerned to respect my family’s privacy and right to home life.”
Stokes starred for England as they won the Cricket World Cup on home soil in July.
The 28-year-old was then involved as England drew the Ashes series with Australia, making a stunning 135 not out to secure a thrilling victory in the third Test at Headingley.
Training all winter on the 4G has a lot to do with this.
The body’s muscle memory can’t be overwritten quickly enough when you spend 4 months training on an artificial surface and then jump into competitive matches on grass.
No surprise that the hurlers have avoided the 4G at all costs. They’d better be careful though, lose to Limerick on Sunday and they might be put on it as punishment
@Ray Mohally: fellas seem to be picking up a pile of very serious hamstring injuries these days
Sam Ryan is a big loss. Powter not so much as he is well off his best. Was taken off in club championship.