England cricket chief Rob Key has expressed openness to Ben Stokes returning for the 2027 Ashes, following his retirement after England's series defeat to New Zealand in June 2026.
Stokes retired from international cricket in June
Jul 31, 2026
05:02 pm
What's the storyEngland cricket's managing director Rob Key has said that the door is open for former captain Ben Stokes to come out of retirement and play in the home Ashes series against Australia next summer.
Stokes had stepped down as England Test captain and announced his retirement from international cricket after a series defeat to New Zealand in June.
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