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Stokes’ theatrical retirement has left England cricket in a mess. That might have been the intention
In a shock decision announced midway through the Test against New Zealand, England Test captain Ben Stokes said he was retiring from international cricket. Life is about to get a lot tougher for English cricket.
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Daily Mail
· 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
India TV News
· 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.
GiveMeSport
· Jun 28, 2026
Ben Stokes: 'Real Reason' England Captain Has Quit International Cricket
The ‘real reason’ why Ben Stokes abruptly decided to retire from international cricket revealed
The West Australian
· Jun 29, 2026
GEORGIE PARKER: Love him or hate him, retiring England captain Ben Stokes played Ashes villain perfectly
Love him or hate him, retiring England captain Ben Stokes was the perfect Ashes villain for Australia. Here’s why.
NDTV
· Jun 29, 2026
Stokes' Retirement Announcement Draws Applause, Then Comes The Unthinkable
Cricket fans around the world were left stunned after England Test captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket on Sunday.
The Namibian
· Jul 3, 2026
Stokes bids farewell to fans after ‘mad 15 years’
Ben Stokes posted one last farewell to international cricket on Friday, thanking fans and team-mates alike for a “mad 15 years”. The 35-year-old former England captain retired in extraordinary fashion during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, making his exit public on the fourth afternoon and promptly taking a wicket next ball. [] The post Stokes bids farewell to fans after ‘mad 15 years’ appeared first on The Namibian.
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Related coverage for "Stokes’ theatrical retirement has left England cricket in a mess. That might have been the intention": 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. India TV News — Ben Stokes bids emotional goodbye on social media after sudden decision of international retirement. GiveMeSport — Ben Stokes: 'Real Reason' England Captain Has Quit International Cricket. The West Australian — GEORGIE PARKER: Love him or hate him, retiring England captain Ben Stokes played Ashes villain perfectly. NDTV — Stokes' Retirement Announcement Draws Applause, Then Comes The Unthinkable. The Namibian — Stokes bids farewell to fans after ‘mad 15 years’