England Captain Ben Stokes Announces Retirement During Third Test Against New Zealand
England Test captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during the ongoing third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, ending a 15-year career. Stokes, 35, played a key role in England's 2019 ODI and 2022 T20 World Cup victories and became Test captain in 2022. His retirement follows a disciplinary incident during the current series, after which he missed the second Test. The England and Wales Cricket Board and teammates paid tribute to his significant contributions and leadership.