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

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…

All-rounder to step away from national duty at end of third Test against New Zealand

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

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

England captain Ben Stokes stunned the cricket world by announcing his upcoming retirement from international duty in the middle of a Test match on Sunday.

The 35-year-old made a shock announcement on day four of England’s third test against New Zealand

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…

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

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.

Ben Stokes's unexpected retirement announcement during the third Test against New Zealand has sparked questions from Michael Atherton about its timing. | Cricket

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

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

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