Ben Stokes appears isolated in wanting Harry Brook to replace him as England Test cricket captain, while there are widespread calls for the team’s other key leaders to walk the plank.

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…

His career features the 2019 World Cup triumph and one of the most acclaimed Ashes innings of the modern era at Headingley

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.

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

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.

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?

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

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

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

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

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Ben Stokes appears isolated in wanting Harry Brook to replace him as England Test cricket captain, while there are widespread calls for the team’s other key leaders to walk the…

Ben Stokes, England's iconic all-rounder and Test captain, retires after a remarkable 15-year career, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy in the longest format of cricket.