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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBen Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket, with his final match being the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, a decision made public just 24 hours prior to the match's conclusion. Former England captain Michael Vaughan has urged for substantial leadership changes within English cricket, expressing doubt that the current leadership group will remain after the New Zealand series. Vaughan speculated on the BBC that a new leadership team might attempt to persuade Stokes to return for the 2027 Ashes series, suggesting he could be enticed for “one last hurrah” against Australia. Sir Andrew Strauss, another former England captain, lauded Stokes as a “genuine superstar” and one of England's greatest players, acknowledging his ability to perform in crucial moments. However, Strauss criticised the timing of Stokes' retirement announcement, which occurred mid-match, deeming it a “huge distraction” that gave the team's performance an “end of term” atmosphere. In fullMichael Vaughan says England leadership change could lure Ben Stokes out of retirement for AshesThank 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
Ex-England captain calls for big leadership changes after Stokes’ shock retirement
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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBen Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket, with his final match being the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, a decision made public just 24 hours prior to the match's conclusion. Former England captain Michael Vaughan has urged for substantial leadership changes within English cricket, expressing doubt that the current leadership group will remain after the New Zealand series. Vaughan speculated on the BBC that a new leadership team might attempt to persuade Stokes to return for the 2027 Ashes series, suggesting he could be enticed for “one last hurrah” against Australia. Sir Andrew Strauss, another former England captain, lauded Stokes as a “genuine superstar” and one of England's greatest players, acknowledging his ability to perform in crucial moments. However, Strauss criticised the timing of Stokes' retirement announcement, which occurred mid-match, deeming it a “huge distraction” that gave the team's performance an “end of term” atmosphere. In fullMichael Vaughan says England leadership change could lure Ben Stokes out of retirement for AshesThank 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
