England Test captain Ben Stokes announces retirement after New Zealand series
England's Test captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket, effective after the current test series against New Zealand concludes.
England's Test captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket, with the decision to take effect after the ongoing test series against New Zealand ends.
The announcement was made during a match, according to abc_au. Dawn reported that Stokes, 35, received a standing ovation from the crowd at Trent Bridge after announcing his retirement. Dawn also noted that Stokes dismissed New Zealand’s Zak Foulkes on the fourth day of the third Test and that he returned to England duty at Trent Bridge after being omitted. Dawn added that Gus Atkinson was also omitted for breaking a midnight curfew.
Dawn reported that Stokes celebrated at a London nightclub after the first‑Test win over New Zealand. The Times of India reported that Sachin Tendulkar led tributes to Stokes and called him one of England’s finest.
The Times of India reported that Stokes cited years of physical and mental demands as the primary reason for stepping away.
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