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England captain Ben Stokes announces retirement
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- Bridge Published28 June 2026, 15:25 BSTUpdated Just now England captain Ben Stokes has made a stunning announcement to end his international career at the conclusion of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand.
- The 35-year-old missed England's second Test after being involved in an incident in a London nightclub.
- Before his return to the leading the team in Nottingham, he referred only to leading the team "this week".
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Bridge Published28 June 2026, 15:25 BSTUpdated Just now England captain Ben Stokes has made a stunning announcement to end his international career at the conclusion of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand.
All-rounder Stokes, one of the finest cricketers to ever play for England, was in the middle of a bowling spell at Trent Bridge when a statement was released confirming his intention to end a 15-year international career.
The 35-year-old missed England's second Test after being involved in an incident in a London nightclub.
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