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 Test arena, for better and worse

NOTTINGHAM, England, June 28 - Ben Stokes walked off at tea to a standing ovation from the Trent Bridge crowd as his England side fought to stay in the third Test against New…

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…

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

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

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.

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

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.

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The English captain has been an incredible figure in our sport, and he has grabbed cricket by the scruff of the neck as a batsman, bowler and captain.