Stokes said his family did not come to 'any physical harm' in the raid, but heartbreakingly added that it has had an impact on their 'emotional and mental state'.

Several sentimental items were taken in the burglary at his Castle Eden home

Ben Stokes, 33, recently experienced a harrowing new chapter in his life after his home was broken into by a masked gang - just one in a long line of challenges the England cricket captain has faced.

England cricket captain Ben Stokes reveals masked burglars stole irreplaceable items from his home while family was present.

Stokes says his family did not come to “any physical harm”, but a number of “sentimental” items were taken.

Ben Stokes, the England Test cricket captain, said his family did not come to "any physical harm" but a number of "sentimental" items were taken.

On the evening of Thursday 17th October a number of masked people burgled my home in the Castle Eden area in the North East.

England cricket captain Ben Stokes's home was burgled by a masked gang while his wife and two young children were inside - the all-rounder has issued an appeal for help

Ben Stokes had jewellery and other valuables stolen from his home while he was away playing in Pakistan and the England cricket captain has issued an appeal for information