Canterbury Cricket boss expects mixed reaction after signing Ben Stokes1 NEWS England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been given clearance to play for Canterbury in the Ford Trophy competition. Canterbury Cricket boss Jez Curwin doesn't expect everyone to agree with the decision to sign suspended English cricketer Ben Stokes. Canterbury has signed the 26-year-old as their overseas player, but only after getting the green light from the Canterbury Cricket Board (CCB), English Cricket Board (ECB), New Zealand Cricket and the New Zealand Cricket Players Association. STU FORSTER/GETTY IMAGES Ben Stokes has been cleared to play for Canterbury in a limited overs match against Otago on Sunday. He's a frustrated sportsman who is not able to ply his trade and he loves cricket," Curwin said.

Source: Stuff November 29, 2017 23:01 UTC