Ben Stokes leaves Canterbury to return to EnglandGETTY IMAGES Ben Stokes' time with Canterbury has come to an end. Canterbury Cricket insist Ben Stokes' departure has nothing to do with a potential imminent verdict around the suspended English all-rounder. Canterbury Cricket chief executive Jez Curwin said Stokes had decided to return home due to family reasons with his wife Clare and two young children back in England. READ MORE:* Canterbury say Ben Stokes' stint has been a boon* Live: Black Caps v Windies"It's got nothing to do with the legal situation," Curwin said. He's 26, he's young isn't he?"

Source: Stuff December 23, 2017 00:22 UTC