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The Latest Breaking News from Ben Stokes

‘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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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.

The Independent UK

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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.

The Independent UK

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.

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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

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes’ former teammate pays tribute to England ‘talisman’ after shock retirement announcement

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) then made the announcement publicly while Stokes was on the field

The Independent UK

England captain Ben Stokes retires from international cricket, leaves a legacy for the ages

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 England to a historic World Cup triumph and spearheaded the "Bazball" revolution. His extraordinary all-round abilities and clutch performances on the biggest stages have cemented his…

The Economic Times

Ben Stokes hailed as England ‘talisman’ after shock retirement announcement

The all-rounder called time on his international career during the third Test against New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes: England captain announces shock retirement from international cricket

Stokes made emotional announcement in dressing room during third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge

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The Guardian - UK

England Test captain Ben Stokes announces international retirement

Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket, the England captain taking a wicket just after the news broke during the third Test against New Zealand

The Independent UK

England captain Ben Stokes announces international cricket retirement

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The Independent UK

England captain Ben Stokes to retire from international cricket after NZ Test

Stokes told his team-mates in the dressing room at Trent Bridge before the start of play.

The Independent UK

England captain Ben Stokes announces shock retirement from international cricket

Stokes will walk away from international duty after the current Test match with New Zealand at Trent Bridge, bringing to an end one of the great England careers

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The Independent UK

Monday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it?

Tennis fans will be hoping the weather holds for a full day’s play at the All England Club, while the knockout stage continues at the World Cup.

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Shoaib Bashir gives England hope but New Zealand lead grows in series decider

Bashir dismissed Rachin Ravindra for 94.

The Guardian - UK

Supersub Foulkes key to New Zealand’s day three turnaround against England

Zak Foulkes took three wickets in England’s first innings at Trent Bridge, as New Zealand fought back on day three after the host’s flying start on Friday

The Guardian - UK

Someone’s about to switch the music off, leaving Rob Key without a chair to sit on

The future of Rob Key, England’s managing director, looks perilous given he’s more expendable than Stokes or McCullum

The Independent UK

England batters stumble as New Zealand take first-innings lead of 84 runs

A stand of 56 between Harry Brook and Ben Stokes was the only bright spot for England on day three.

The Independent UK

England lose early wickets to put New Zealand back in ascendancy at Trent Bridge

At lunch, England were 124 behind on 314 for six, with Harry Brook’s unbeaten half-century the key contribution.

The Guardian - UK

Saracens’ George slams Auvaa’s ‘unacceptable behaviour’ in nightclub incident with England cricketers

Jamie George said his club-mate Totoa Auvaa’s behaviour was ‘unacceptable’ during the incident involving the cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson

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