Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland captain Ben Stokes is set to retire from international cricket after the current Test match against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Stokes was a key figure in England's 2019 World Cup triumph and assumed the Test captaincy in 2022. Richard Thompson, ECB Chair, hailed Stokes as one of England's greatest cricketers and a defining figure of his generation, praising his ability to perform under pressure. Thompson highlighted Stokes' inspirational role in England's World Cup victories in 2019 and 2022, as well as his heroic Ashes innings at Headingley. Richard Gould, ECB Chief Executive Officer, commended Stokes for his immeasurable contribution, exceptional skill, and his capacity to inspire teammates and young cricketers worldwide. In fullEngland captain Ben Stokes announces shock retirement from international cricketThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in