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Ben Stokes announces international retirement during final Test match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:26 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Ben Stokes announces international retirement during final Test match
Summary

Ben Stokes confirmed his retirement from international cricket, announcing that England's Test against New Zealand will be his last. The announcement came on June 28, 2026, during the fourth day of the match at Trent Bridge. Stokes, who has been a significant figure in English cricket, cited burnout as a key reason for his decision. He emphasized the importance of stepping back to preserve his love for the game, having considered retirement since England's Ashes defeat. Stokes plans to continue his domestic career with Durham.

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  • •Stokes will retire after 122 Tests and 114 ODIs.
  • •He cited burnout and personal well-being as reasons for his decision.
  • •Stokes announced the news during the ongoing Test against New Zealand.
  • •He intends to continue playing domestic cricket for Durham.
Latest Updates
  • 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Retirement the best thing for me - Stokes
  • 6:26 PMBBC Sport — Retirement the best thing for me - Stokes
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Ben Stokes describes the reasons for his international retirement as he says he became 'burned out' in the build-up to the summer.

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Ben Stokes describes the reasons for his international retirement as he says he became 'burned out' in the build-up to the summer.

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