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Ben Stokes Quits International Cricket Mid-Test, Shocks the Whole Sport
Times of India·Sunday, 28 June 2026
England captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during day four of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, making the announcement in the middle of a bowling spell. England released a statement confirming the 35-year-old would step away after the Test concludes. Stokes said he had no fight left in him and felt burnt out even before the series began.
Why It Matters
Stokes is widely considered one of the greatest all-rounders of his generation — his sudden exit reshapes English cricket and ends a remarkable era.
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