What happens next? That is the awkward question facing English cricket after Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international duty in the middle of a Test match.

Stokes will end his England career at the conclusion of the third Test against New Zealand 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…

England captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the third Test against New Zealand, the team has said.

Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

England captain Ben Stokes announced his shock retirement from international cricket on Sunday in the middle of a Test match.

England test captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the ongoing test match with New Zealand, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Sunday.

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…

NOTTINGHAM: Ben Stokes has announced his retirement as England Test captain and from international cricket, the England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement issued Sunday.…

His career features the 2019 World Cup triumph and one of the most acclaimed Ashes innings of the modern era at Headingley

All-rounder to step away from national duty at end of third Test against New Zealand

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

England test captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the ongoing test match against New Zealand.

The 35-year-old has captained England's Test team since 2022

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

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

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 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.