Ben Stokes backed Harry Brook to succeed him as England's Test captain after bowing out of international cricket, saying the gifted batsman had his "100 percent support".

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

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.…

“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 all-rounder is playing in his 122nd Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge

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

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

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

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.

Ben Stokes, the England captain, has announced his retirement from international cricket. Who should replace him?

England captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the third Test against New Zealand, ending his 15-year career and four-year stint as Test captain.

Joe Root is the only credible option the ECB can turn to as England’s Test team faces an uncertain future

The England Test captain brought the curtain down on his international career after defeat to New Zealand at Trent Bridge

Brook was previously involved in a late night altercation with a bouncer the night before an ODI in Wellington last November.

Ben Stokes backed Harry Brook to succeed him as England's Test captain after bowing out of international cricket, saying the gifted batsman had his "100 percent support".

NOTTINGHAM, England, June 29 - Ben Stokes has thrown his backing behind Harry Brook to succeed him as England test captain.Brook, England's white-ball skipper, was Stokes’s…

Ben Stokes has expressed full confidence in Harry Brook as his potential successor, offering unwavering support despite Brook being overlooked during Stokes' recent absence.