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England will miss Stokes' winning persona - Vaughan

BBC News · Jun 28, 2026, 4:53 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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  • Figure caption, 'That's exactly why he's a great!' - Stokes' first ball delivered in retirement
  • England will need to replace Ben Stokes' persona as well as one of their "greatest" players as they move forward, says former captain Michael Vaughan.
  • The announcement of Stokes' surprise retirement came during the fourth day of the third and deciding Test against New Zealand, which will be his last.

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Figure caption, 'That's exactly why he's a great!' - Stokes' first ball delivered in retirement

England will need to replace Ben Stokes' persona as well as one of their "greatest" players as they move forward, says former captain Michael Vaughan.

The announcement of Stokes' surprise retirement came during the fourth day of the third and deciding Test against New Zealand, which will be his last.

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