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  "id": 4843049,
  "title": "Stokes joins Big Bash League's Adelaide Strikers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/stokes-joins-big-bash-leagues-adelaide-strikers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T10:46:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stokes-joins-big-bash-leagues-104610576.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former England captain Ben Stokes has signed on with Adelaide Strikers for the 2026-27 season of the T20 Big Bash League. The 35-year-old made the surprising decision to retire from international cricket in June, announcing the news during the deciding Test of a 2-1 home series loss to New Zealand. Stokes amassed 122 Test, 114 ODI and 43 T20 international appearances for England. He scored an impressive 84 runs during England's World Cup triumph against New Zealand in 2019. Stokes expressed his excitement about joining the Adelaide Strikers for BBL 16, praising the venue and the competition. He looks forward to meeting teammates, contributing to a successful season and creating memorable experiences for Strikers fans. Adelaide Strikers head coach Tim Paine lauded Stokes as one of the greatest all-rounders, a match-winner under pressure. The BBL 16 campaign commences in December, with Adelaide set to face Sydney Thunder on the opening day.",
  "summary": "Former England captain Ben Stokes joins Adelaide Strikers for the 2026-27 season of the Big Bash League.",
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      {
        "outlet": "ESPNcricinfo",
        "title": "Stokes joins Adelaide Strikers in big-money BBL signing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/stokes-joins-adelaide-strikers-in-big-money-bbl-signing",
        "published": "2026-09-01T09:40:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Stokes to play for Adelaide Strikers in Big Bash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/stokes-to-play-for-adelaide-strikers-in-big-bash",
        "published": "2026-09-01T10:46:04.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}