England coach Brendon McCullum revealed his efforts to convince Ben Stokes to reconsider retirement, but the Test captain firmly declared his decision as final.
Stokes's international career ended on a disappointing note (Image source: X/@cricketcomau)
Jun 30, 2026
09:05 am
What's the storyEngland's head coach Brendon McCullum has revealed that he tried to convince Ben Stokes not to retire from international cricket.
The 35-year-old all-rounder announced his retirement during the fourth day of the Trent Bridge Test against New Zealand on Sunday.
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