Ben Stokes announces retirement after final Test against New Zealand
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:26 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Ben Stokes, the current captain of the England cricket team, has announced his retirement from Test cricket. Stokes will conclude his career at the end of the third and final Test match against New Zealand, being played at Trent Bridge. His decision to retire comes during a significant series, marking the end of an era for England cricket. Former captain Michael Vaughan expressed his surprise upon learning the news during a broadcast on Test Match Special.
- •Ben Stokes will retire from Test cricket after the final Test match.
- •The announcement was made during the ongoing series against New Zealand.
- •Michael Vaughan reacted live on Test Match Special to the news.
- •The final Test is being held at Trent Bridge.
- 3:26 PMBBC Sport — 'I can't believe it!' - Vaughan reacts to Stokes' retirement
"Watch the moment former England captain Michael Vaughan finds out on Test Match Special that current England captain Ben Stokes is retiring at the end of the third and final Test match against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
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