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- 1Ben Stokes faces England clearance row over overseas franchise deals▼Ben Stokes faces England clearance row over possible overseas franchise deals
England Test captain Ben Stokes is at the centre of a dispute over whether he would need clearance from the England and Wales Cricket Board to take part in overseas franchise tournaments. The issue raises questions about the growing clash between England's central contracts and the lucrative global T20 circuit, and how the ECB manages player availability.