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Ben Stokes watches on as England slide towards series defeat

At lunch the hosts were 191 for seven chasing an imposing 373 against New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Former England captain calls for big leadership changes after Ben Stokes’ shock retirement

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The Independent UK

Michael Vaughan says England leadership change could lure Ben Stokes out of retirement for Ashes

Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket on Sunday

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Andrew Strauss says Ben Stokes’ retirement announcement was a ‘huge distraction’ for England

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A helter-skelter ride: brilliant, charismatic Stokes is one of England’s best captains ever

Despite disappointments we remain indebted to an all-round talent for transforming the way in which Test cricket is played

The Guardian - UK

Ex-England captain questions timing of Ben Stokes’ international retirement announcement

Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during the fourth day’s play on Sunday

The Independent UK

Lesser-Known Facts About Ben Stokes: Net Worth, Wife, Kids, and Major Controversies

Explore the remarkable career and personal life of Ben Stokes, from his cricketing achievements and net worth to his family, controversies, and retirement impact on English cricket.

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New Zealand win third men’s Test to seal series against England as Ben Stokes bows out – as it happened

Ben Stokes’s side succumbed to a 160-run defeat against New Zealand on his last day as an international cricketer

The Guardian - UK

England v New Zealand LIVE: Ben Stokes bows out after stunning retirement as hosts suffer series defeat

Stokes’ time in international cricket is at an end after the stunning announcement of his retirement on day four

The Independent UK

England are losing the wrong man – McCullum and Key can’t survive while Stokes quits

BEN STOKES RETIREMENT: 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

The Independent UK

Replacing Ben Stokes as England captain is an impossible task – only one man can do it

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

The Independent UK

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Electoral officials examine One Nation expenses; fresh strikes threaten Middle East peace talks

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Classic Ben Stokes – Joe Root not surprised friend ended England career in style

Between them Stokes and Root have captained England for the last nine years.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes was fallible but that is what made him the people’s champion

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

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The Independent UK

Ben Stokes admits he was ‘burnt out’ after quitting as England captain

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

The Independent UK

‘I don’t think I have any fight left in me’: Ben Stokes explains reasons behind England retirement decision

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

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes marks England retirement in extraordinary fashion but New Zealand dominate

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

The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum hails Ben Stokes after international retirement

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

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The Independent UK

Ben Stokes stuns cricket world with shock retirement and magical farewell wicket

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.

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Ben Stokes’ England career in pictures

Stokes hit England’s record one-day international score of 182 against New Zealand in 2023.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes announces shock international retirement and follows up with a wicket

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 Independent UK

England legends left baffled by timing of Ben Stokes international retirement announcement

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

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes coy on why he’s retiring from international cricket in dressing room speech

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The Independent UK

What Ben Stokes told his England teammates in emotional retirement speech

Stokes will walk away from England duty after the third Test match against New Zealand

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes was England’s flawed champion – and he’s irreplaceable

Stokes became a specialist in the impossible and his ability to shock lasted until the very end – with his mid-Test retirement announcement

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