Stokes’ woes continue in New Zealand

Ben Stokes has suffered more batting woe as he was run out after just one ball on his latest appearance for Canterbury.

A mix-up in communication led to the 26-year-old all-rounder walking back to the pavilion after his one-ball duck in the Ford Trophy match against Northern Districts.

Michael Pollard had hit the ball to mid-on but Stokes looked indecisive and by the time he reached the crease, Brett Randell’s throw had already hit the stumps.

Stokes had little respite with the ball too, taking just one wicket from ten overs. He caught allrounder Anton Devcich off his own bowling, his first wicket in three appearances for Canterbury.

Northern Districts restricted Canterbury to 231 to win by 43 runs at the Hagley Oval.

Stokes was dropped from England’s Ashes Test tour after he was arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm in Bristol on 25 September. The Crown Prosecution Service is assessing evidence from Avon and Somerset Police in order for a decision to be made on whether he should face charges over the alleged incident.