Ben Stokes announces retirement after England's defeat to New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 8:55 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Ben Stokes retired from Test cricket following England's defeat to New Zealand in the third Test at Trent Bridge on June 30, 2026. New Zealand secured a 160-run victory, winning the three-match series 2-1, marking England's first home Test series loss in 14 years. Despite the loss, tributes poured in for Stokes, including heartfelt messages from New Zealand's Tom Latham and England's Joe Root, who praised his impact on the game and expressed the absence he will leave in the team. Stokes' retirement announcement came after he scored 30 runs in his final innings, with England finishing at 212 runs in response to New Zealand's target of 373 runs.
- •New Zealand defeats England by 160 runs in third Test at Trent Bridge.
- •Stokes retires after a celebrated Test career announced post-match.
- •New Zealand clinches the series 2-1, England's first home series loss in 14 years.
- •Tom Latham and Joe Root pay tributes to Stokes' contributions to cricket.
- •Stokes scored 30 runs in his farewell innings for England.
- 8:55 AMYahoo Sports — 'Once in a generation player': Tom Latham, Joe Root pay heartfelt tributes after Ben Stokes' shock retirement
"England's star all-rounder Ben Stokes has bid farewell to Test cricket, announcing his retirement after a memorable career. Despite a loss in his final match against New Zealand, Stokes received glowing tributes from opponents and teammates. New Zealand captain Tom Latham lauded him as a "once-in-a-generation player," while Joe Root reflected on their long-standing friendship and the void Stokes' absence will leave in the dressing room.
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