Cricket will miss him, not sure if he will miss cricket. It's just a game, can't rule a player's life. That was his simple message. | Cricket

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

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…

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

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…

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.

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.

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

You didn't think he'd go quietly, did you? Ben Stokes hoicked Zak Foulkes to Daryl Mitchell at midwicket, threw back his head in disappointment and walked off to a standing…

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

England captain Ben Stokes insisted he felt "content" after announcing his shock retirement from international cricket on Sunday in the middle of a Test match.

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

Revealing that doubts about his future first surfaced on the eve of the series against New Zealand, Stokes said: 'It's the best thing that I've been asked to do, captain this…

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.

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.

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