Ben Stokes retires as a cricket legend, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable achievements and unforgettable moments in England's history.

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…

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 English Test captain announced the end of his international career on Sunday.

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

It was what Ben Stokes stood for, in tandem with the Boy's Own adventures he conjured with bat and ball, that made him one of the greats of England cricket.

He has scored more than 10,000 runs and taken more than 300 wickets over his career

Stokes hit England’s record one-day international score of 182 against New Zealand in 2023.

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 said he would pull up stumps after the third Test against New Zealand.

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

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…

All-rounder was a superb player but it was his vulnerability, personality and passion that won the hearts of England fans

Between them Stokes and Root have captained England for the last nine years.

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

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

Ben Stokes has been the centre of England's cricketing universe for 15 years. In announcing his retirement mid-match, he highlighted how damaging that main character energy can be.