47-year-old Steve Harmison doesn’t like his style, the Bazball. He believes if Stokes has decided to go, McCullum should follow suit. | Cricket

The 35-year-old said he would pull up stumps after the third Test against New Zealand.

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

47-year-old Steve Harmison doesn’t like his style, the Bazball. He believes if Stokes has decided to go, McCullum should follow suit. | Cricket

England are losing their Test captain, writes Lawrence Ostlere, while the head coach and ECB director continue to plod on despite poor planning and results

Brendon McCullum reveals he tried his best to ‘talk Ben Stokes out' of retirement. | Cricket

Pair have backing of ECB top brass, but promised changes have not materialised - and Stokes' exit is the sign England need a total reboot

Brendon McCullum reaffirmed his dedication to England's Test team, addressing scrutiny over his role following seven losses in nine matches and Ben Stokes' retirement.

England coach Brendon McCullum revealed his efforts to convince Ben Stokes to reconsider retirement, but the Test captain firmly declared his decision as final.

Star all-rounder and captain announced retirement during third Test against New Zealand after a tumultuous season