
Ben Stokes steps down as England Test captain, announces international retirement
Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the conclusion of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
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Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the conclusion of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from Test cricket, prompting a look back at his match-winning 2019 Ashes innings at Headingley.

England all-rounder Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket following the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, ending a 15-year career.

England captain Ben Stokes will retire from all forms of international cricket at the end of the third Test against New Zealand.

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