Ben Stokes becoming injured at the start of the 2010 season meant that Stokes continued playing in all forms of the game for Durham. Having had a very successful debut season in first-class cricket he was given a place in the England Performance Programme and travelled to Australia during the 2010–11 Ashes. On 2 January 2015, Stokes joined the Melbourne Renegades of Australia's Big Bash League for the remainder of the season as a replacement for Jesse Ryder, who was ruled out through injury. On 13 February 2017, Stokes was appointed vice-captain of England's test team, deputising under Joe Root, who was
Ben Stokes made captain the same day. On 20 February 2017, Stokes was bought by the Rising Pune Supergiants in the IPL for Rs 14.5cr (£1.7m). He made his maiden T20 hundred against Gujarat Lions, getting 103* in 63 balls with 7 fours and 6 sixes. He was awarded the Man of The Match trophy a record 3 times in 14 games before he left for national duty. On 27 January 2018, he was bought by Rajasthan Royals for ₹12.5 crores (£1.7m), he was the most expensive player in the 2018 IPL auction. Stokes made his senior England debut in a One