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Archive: When Stokes guided England to 2019 World Cup success

BBC Sport · Jun 28, 2026, 3:13 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • As Ben Stokes announces his retirement from Test cricket, BBC Sport looks back at how he helped England win the 50-over World Cup for the first time, in 2019.
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Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

As Ben Stokes announces his retirement from Test cricket, BBC Sport looks back at how he helped England win the 50-over World Cup for the first time.

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BBC News Job done - but England will not win World Cup unless they improve ARY News Kane on target England win World Cup group L BBC News England will miss Stokes' winning persona - Vaughan Dawn News England captain Stokes to retire from international cricket

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