Ben Stokes Retires from International Cricket

Ben Stokes is retiring from international cricket and stepping down as England’s Test captain — right in the middle of a Test against New Zealand. Despite missing the second Test over celebrations, he returned to deliver a wicket on his first ball after the announcement. A legend with over 100 Tests and nearly 300 international appearances, Stokes led England to World Cup glory in 2019 and 2022. In his final captain’s address, he urged teammates to give everything for the team’s last push, calling this his final draw on his reserves. England’s board hailed him as one of the greatest captains ever, saying the team will never be the same without him — marking the end of an era. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bb543a5b325e05f7