Deborah Stokes on son Ben becoming England cricket captain

On Thursday New Zealand born Ben Stokes was named as the new England cricket test captain. His mum Deborah, or Deb Stokes, lives in Christchurch and is a victim support advocate, who has received a Police Commissioners Commendation award for her mahi. In a touch of serendipity Ben Stokes' first test match as captain will be against New Zealand at the home of Cricket, Lord's on June 2nd.