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Ben Stokes: England captain to retire from international cricket after New Zealand series
Stokes ends a 15-year international career after 122 Tests and 44 as captain, with England Cricket posting his retirement message to teammates.
- On Sunday, England captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during the fourth day of the ongoing Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, ending his career after the match concludes.
- Stokes concludes a 15-year international career that peaked during England's 2019 World Cup victory, having led the Test team with conviction since 2022 following his appointment as captain.
- During his career, Stokes played 122 Tests for England, serving as captain in 44 of those matches, alongside 114 one-day internationals and 43 T20Is.
- Following his return to the squad after omission from the Test at the Oval for a midnight curfew breach, Stokes delivered an emotional speech to teammates before announcing his retirement.
- ECB Chair Richard Thompson said, "Ben Stokes leaves the international game as one of England." Stokes aims to walk off the field having given everything in his final two days.
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