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More change needed after Stokes retires - Vaughan

BBC News · Jun 29, 2026, 10:32 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Figure caption, 'That's exactly why he's a great!' - Stokes' strikes with first ball after retirement announced
  • Former captain Michael Vaughan said he will be "absolutely staggered" if there is not more leadership change in English cricket after Ben Stokes' retirement.
  • Stokes, 35, will play his final day of international cricket on day five of the third Test against New Zealand on Monday, having announced his shock decision on Sunday.

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Figure caption, 'That's exactly why he's a great!' - Stokes' strikes with first ball after retirement announced

Former captain Michael Vaughan said he will be "absolutely staggered" if there is not more leadership change in English cricket after Ben Stokes' retirement.

Stokes, 35, will play his final day of international cricket on day five of the third Test against New Zealand on Monday, having announced his shock decision on Sunday.

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