Ben Stokes announces retirement during third Test against New Zealand
BBC Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:35 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
England captain Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket during the ongoing third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Stokes, 35, revealed his decision to team-mates prior to the fourth day of the match, with emotional reflections on his career. Moments after the announcement, he dismissed Zak Foulkes, highlighting his competitive spirit. This retirement comes amid a challenging season for Stokes, who missed the second Test due to an incident in a London nightclub. He ends his career with notable achievements, including leading England to a World Cup victory in 2019.
- •Stokes announced retirement during the ongoing third Test at Trent Bridge.
- •He took a wicket immediately after the announcement.
- •His career includes 122 Test matches and 44 as captain.
- •Stokes missed the second Test due to a nightclub incident.
- •He led England to a World Cup victory in 2019.
- 3:19 PMBBC Sport — 'Reasons can wait' - England captain Ben Stokes announces retirement
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- 2:43 PMYahoo Sports — England captain Ben Stokes announces shock retirement from international cricket
- 2:37 PMThe Guardian Sport — England Test captain Ben Stokes announces international retirement
- 2:35 PMBBC Sport — England captain Ben Stokes announces retirement
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- 2:26 PMESPNcricinfo — Ben Stokes to retire from international cricket after third Test
"All-rounder takes wicket just after news breaks Trent Bridge crowd gives captain standing ovation The England Test captain, Ben Stokes, has announced his retirement from international cricket. Stokes issued a statement shortly before tea on day four of the decisive third Test against New Zealand, having informed his teammates in the dressing room at Trent Bridge before the start of play. Continue reading...
"Ben Stokes has announced his retirement as England Test captain and from international cricket, the England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement issued Sunday."Ben Stokes leaves the international game as one of England's greatest ever cricketers and one of the defining figures of his generation," said ECB chairman Richard Thompson.
"Watch the moment England captain Ben Stokes tells his teammates that he will be retiring from Test cricket at the conclusion of the third and final Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
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External links- BBC SportJun 28, 2026, 3:19 PM'Reasons can wait' - England captain Ben Stokes announces retirement
Watch the moment England captain Ben Stokes tells his teammates that he will be retiring from Test cricket at the conclusion of the third and final Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 3:07 PMBen Stokes announces retirement
Ben Stokes, the England captain, has stunned the cricket world by announcing his retirement in the middle of one final epic spell of bowling.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 2:43 PMEngland captain Stokes to retire from international cricket
Ben Stokes has announced his retirement as England Test captain and from international cricket, the England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement issued Sunday."Ben Stokes leaves the international game as one of England's greatest ever cricketers and one of the defining figures of his generation," said ECB chairman Richard Thompson.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 2:43 PMEngland captain Ben Stokes announces shock retirement from international cricket
Stokes will walk away from international duty after the current Test match with New Zealand at Trent Bridge, bringing to an end one of the great England careers
- The Guardian SportJun 28, 2026, 2:37 PMEngland Test captain Ben Stokes announces international retirement
All-rounder takes wicket just after news breaks Trent Bridge crowd gives captain standing ovation The England Test captain, Ben Stokes, has announced his retirement from international cricket. Stokes issued a statement shortly before tea on day four of the decisive third Test against New Zealand, having informed his teammates in the dressing room at Trent Bridge before the start of play. Continue reading...
- BBC SportJun 28, 2026, 2:35 PMEngland captain Ben Stokes announces retirement
England captain Ben Stokes announces his retirement from international cricket during the ongoing third Test against New Zealand.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 2:31 PMEngland captain Ben Stokes announces retirement
England captain Ben Stokes announces his retirement from international cricket during the ongoing third Test against New Zealand.
- ESPNcricinfoJun 28, 2026, 2:26 PMBen Stokes to retire from international cricket after third Test
England captain told team-mates that he would be stepping down at start of fourth day in Nottingham
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