England captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the third Test against New Zealand, ending his 15-year career and four-year stint as Test captain.
Stokes signs off as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the game
Jun 29, 2026
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What's the storyEngland's Test cricket captain Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket.
The decision comes on the penultimate day of England's Test series decider against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
England captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the third Test against New Zealand, the team has said.
The 35-year-old all-rounder is playing in his 122nd Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge
Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
England captain Ben Stokes shocked cricket fans by announcing his international retirement during Day 4 of the deciding Test…
The 35-year-old has captained England's Test team since 2022
“Ben Stokes leaves the international game as one of England's greatest ever cricketers," says England and Wales Cricket Board…
England captain Stokes to retire from international cricket after New Zealand finale
