England Test captain Ben Stokes may step down and retire from cricket following a nightclub controversy, as the ECB investigates his and Gus Atkinson's alleged involvement.
Stokes is reportedly considering retirement
Jun 09, 2026
10:52 pm
What's the storyAccording to a report by talkSPORT, England Test captain Ben Stokes is considering stepping down from his role and possibly retiring from cricket altogether.
The speculation comes after a nightclub incident involving him and teammate Gus Atkinson, which has prompted an investigation by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
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