His sudden departure feels like a massive middle finger to the ECB

Stokes will end his England career at the conclusion of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

The all-rounder's departure was confirmed during the fourth day of play at Trent Bridge

England captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket at the conclusion of England's deciding Test match with New Zealand at Trent Bridge

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June 28 : England test captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the ongoing test match against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, the England and Wales Cricket…

In a shock decision announced midway through the Test against New Zealand, England Test captain Ben Stokes said he was retiring from international cricket. Life is about to get a…

Stokes told his team-mates in the dressing room at Trent Bridge before the start of play.

Stokes will walk away from international duty after the current Test match with New Zealand at Trent Bridge, bringing to an end one of the great England careers

“Ben Stokes leaves the international game as one of England's greatest ever cricketers," says England and Wales Cricket Board chairman.

News is made public just before tea on day four at Trent Bridge, prompting a standing ovation, with Stokes immediately taking a wicket

England's inspirational captain Ben Stokes is retiring from international cricket after a stellar career. Known for his fighting spirit and match-winning performances, Stokes led…

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) then made the announcement publicly while Stokes was on the field

Crowds erupted after he struck with his first ball following the news.

As the Trent Bridge crowd heard about Stokes’ imminent departure and rose to give him an ovation he removed Zak Foukes with his next delivery.

The England captain told his team-mates and the side’s backroom staff of his intentions on Sunday.

At 3.25pm it was announced that one of the most celebrated, storied and successful players of his generation would be walking away for good.

England captain Ben Stokes stunned the cricket world by announcing his upcoming retirement from international duty in the middle of a Test match on Sunday.

The England captain delivered another ‘I was there’ moment by taking a wicket moments after his international retirement was announced at Trent Bridge

The 35-year-old made a shock announcement on day four of England’s third test against New Zealand

The 35-year-old called time on his career during the third Test.