Stokes joins Superchargers as mentor

Ben Stokes made two appearances for Northern Superchargers in 2021 and three more in 2024

England Test captain Ben Stokes has joined Northern Superchargers in The Hundred as a mentor.

Stokes, who played five games for Superchargers across the 2021 and 2024 tournaments, will join the men's team for the duration of this year's competition.

In was announced in February that the all-rounder would miss the 100-ball competition this summer to manage his fitness before the Ashes in Australia this winter.

Having sustained a shoulder injury that ruled him out of the fifth Test between England and India, Stokes would not have been fit to play in any case.

However, the 34-year-old will still hope to make an impact by providing his expertise as he joins head coach Andrew Flintoff's backroom staff at the Superchargers.