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England allrounder Stokes headed for NZ, not Ashes
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Local cricket authorities say they鈥檙e open-minded about New Zealand-born England star Ben Stokes turning out for Canterbury province while under suspension for the Ashes series in Australia.
Speculation about Stokes鈥 intentions arose when he was reportedly spotted at London鈥檚 Heathrow Airport with his cricket gear, with photos spreading quickly on social media. Initial reports suggested the allrounder may be heading to Adelaide to join the England squad ahead of the second test against Australia starting on Saturday, but that was quickly quashed by the England and Wales Cricket Board.
British media then reported that Stokes is traveling to Christchurch, New Zealand, to visit his parents Barbara and Gerard Stokes. A report in London鈥檚 Daily Telegraph newspaper said Christchurch-born Stokes hoped to play for Canterbury province during his stay.
Canterbury Cricket chief executive Jez Curwin didn鈥檛 rule it out as a possibility, telling reporters 鈥渨e鈥檇 be delighted to have him come and play for us if we ever got to that stage鈥.
鈥淏ut,鈥 he added, 鈥淎t the moment it鈥檚 just wishful thinking from a variety of people that have put two and two together and come up with five.鈥
New Zealand Cricket spokesman Richard Boock said they 鈥渉ave yet to receive a formal request regarding Ben Stokes. However, we understand he and his representatives have been in discussions with Canterbury.
The ECB was quick to issue a statement confirming that Stokes was not heading for Australia to reinforce the squad that lost the first Ashes test by 10 wickets in Brisbane. 鈥淭he ECB is aware that Ben Stokes is making a private trip to New Zealand to spend time with his family,鈥 it said. 鈥淗is travel arrangements have not been arranged by the ECB.鈥
By being in Christchurch, though, Stokes is only a comparatively short flight away from Australia and could quickly join the England team if police in Britain decide not to press charges after investigating his involvement in an incident outside a night club last September.
Stokes was arrested after video footage purportedly showed England鈥檚 test vice captain throwing punches in a street fight after a night out celebrating England鈥檚 win over the West Indies in a limited-overs international.
He was released by police while the probe continues. He has not played cricket since then.
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