Retiring England captain was a superhuman who only ever listened to his own voice

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…

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

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

The England captain admits he has no more fight left in him, though defeat to New Zealand may fuel calls for further changes at the ECB

LAWRENCE BOOTH: Stokes's disconnect with international cricket had been like Ernest Hemingway's description of going bankrupt: gradual, then sudden.

England's Test captain Ben Stokes revealed the emotional toll of leadership, admitting post-Ashes defeat he felt drained and lacked the fight to continue his role.

Retiring England captain was a superhuman who only ever listened to his own voice

The orchestrated Ben Stokes retirement sparked chaos at Trent Bridge, but, as Cameron Ponsonby outlines, the former England captain remained true to his ultimate quality in the…