Ben Stokes announces retirement as Daryl Mitchell propels New Zealand ahead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:38 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during an active Test match at Trent Bridge. This decision came as New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell scored an unbeaten century, helping his team to a position of strength with 288-9 declared in their second innings. England now faces a target of 373 runs, needing to improve significantly after a difficult series currently tied at 1-1. Stokes informed his teammates of his decision before play began, receiving an ovation from the crowd as the news spread. His performance included two wickets, but England requires substantial effort in their remaining time to avoid their seventh defeat in nine Tests.
- •Ben Stokes announces international retirement during the Test match.
- •Daryl Mitchell scores 100 not out, leading New Zealand to 288-9 declared.
- •England needs 373 runs to win in the final Test.
- •Series between England and New Zealand currently tied at 1-1.
- •Stokes received a standing ovation after announcing his retirement.
- 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — Stokes announces shock England exit as Mitchell bats New Zealand into commanding lead
"England captain Ben Stokes stunned the cricket world by announcing his upcoming retirement from international duty in the middle of a Test match on Sunday as an unbeaten hundred from New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell batted the Black Caps into a commanding position at Trent Bridge.Sunday's shock announcement came after Stokes returned to England duty at Trent Bridge following the fall-out from a London nightclub incident also involving teammate Gus Atkinson earlier this month.
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