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Every word Ben Stokes said in shock England retirement speech

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June 28, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
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Daily Mail

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· Jun 29, 2026

Inside Ben Stokes' bombshell retirement: The dressing-room confidants he told first, why Brendon McCullum was not surprised... and how the battle with England chiefs unfolded behind the scenes

Inside Ben Stokes' bombshell retirement: The dressing-room confidants he told first, why Brendon McCullum was not surprised... and how the battle with England chiefs unfolded behind the scenes

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 28, 2026

Ben Stokes, England test captain, to retire from international cricket

England test captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the ongoing test match against New Zealand.

India TV News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Ben Stokes bids emotional goodbye on social media after sudden decision of international retirement

On Day 4 of the third Test against New Zealand, former England captain Ben Stokes announced his decision to retire from international cricket after the completion of the series. During his 15-year career with the Three Lions, the all-rounder established his authority in the middle, winning England a number of matches and became one of the country's defining players of the modern era. He made his international debut in 2011 and since then amassed 11321 runs and clinched 352 wickets across formats.

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 28, 2026

England test captain Ben Stokes to retire from Test cricket

England test captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the ongoing test match with New Zealand, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Sunday.

The West Australian

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· Jun 28, 2026

England's Stokes to retire from international cricket

England ‌Test captain Ben Stokes ‌will retire ‌from international cricket after the current Test with New Zealand, ​say the England and Wales Cricket Board.

Pajhwok Afghan News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Ben Stokes announces retirement from international cricket

England captain Ben Stokes has announced he will retire from international cricket at the end of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand.

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Related coverage for "Every word Ben Stokes said in shock England retirement speech": Daily Mail — Inside Ben Stokes' bombshell retirement: The dressing-room confidants he told first, why Brendon McCullum was not surprised... and how the battle with England chiefs unfolded behind the scenes. Al Jazeera — Ben Stokes, England test captain, to retire from international cricket. India TV News — Ben Stokes bids emotional goodbye on social media after sudden decision of international retirement. Brisbane Times — England test captain Ben Stokes to retire from Test cricket. The West Australian — England's Stokes to retire from international cricket. Pajhwok Afghan News — Ben Stokes announces retirement from international cricket