National hero Ben Stokes' wife Clare on Tuesday rubbished reports of his husband Stokes choking her, after a British website released some photographs showing the all-rounder's left hand just above his wife Clare's throat. The photos were clicked when the duo were attending the Professional Cricketers' Association Awards Fiftieth Anniversary party.

Stokes' wife Clare took to twitter to share a post in which she said that it was anything but an act of aggression.

"Unbelievable what nonsense these people will make up! Me and Ben messing about squishing up each other's faces cos that's how we show affection and some pap tries to twist it in to a crazy story! And all before we then have a romantic McDonalds 20 mins later! @benstokes38 (sic.)," Claire tweeted a few minutes after the article containing the photographs went live on social media.


Stokes retweeted his wife and then responded with a kiss emojee.


Stokes, who played a pivotal role in England's nerve wrecking win over New Zealand in the World Cup title clash held in July, was voted Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA) player of the year.

The star all-rounder had a memorable Ashes 2019 as he played one of the greatest innings ever seen in 142 years of Test history that saw England attain a staggering one-wicket win in the third Ashes Test at Headingley.