Ben Stokes confirms retirement ahead of next summer's Ashes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 1:58 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Ben Stokes has ruled out any chance of returning to international cricket for next summer's Ashes series after England's recent defeat to New Zealand. The 35-year-old's retirement was announced following the confirmation of England's 2-1 series loss, marking the end of a notable 15-year career. Stokes expressed contentment with his decision and mentioned that recent events, including being left out of a Test match for breaching curfew, influenced his choice to retire. Head coach Brendon McCullum attempted to convince Stokes to stay in the team. Stokes ends his career with 122 Tests, 114 ODIs, and 43 T20s.
- •Stokes ruled out a return for the Ashes series next summer.
- •He retired following England's 2-1 series defeat to New Zealand.
- •Stokes completed 15 years as an international cricketer.
- •He cited a series of recent incidents as factors in his decision.
- •Stokes finishes with 122 Tests, 114 ODIs, and 43 T20s.
- 2:39 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Stokes rules out reversing England retirement for Ashes: ‘I’m done’
- 1:58 PMBBC Sport — 'I'll be up in hospitality' - Stokes rules out Ashes comeback
- 1:56 PMBBC Sport — 'I'm done' - Stokes rules out reversing retirement
- 1:52 PMYahoo Sports — 'I'm done' - Stokes rules out reversing retirement
"Ben Stokes rules out reversing his decision to retire form international cricket for next summer's Ashes following England's series defeat by New Zealand.
"England captain Ben Stokes has rejects suggestions he could reverse his international retirement for next year's Ashes, saying he is "done".
"England captain Ben Stokes has rejects suggestions he could reverse his international retirement for next year's Ashes, saying he is "done".
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 2:39 PMBen Stokes rules out reversing England retirement for Ashes: ‘I’m done’
The England Test captain brought the curtain down on his international career after defeat to New Zealand at Trent Bridge
- BBC SportJun 29, 2026, 1:58 PM'I'll be up in hospitality' - Stokes rules out Ashes comeback
Ben Stokes rules out reversing his decision to retire form international cricket for next summer's Ashes following England's series defeat by New Zealand.
- BBC SportJun 29, 2026, 1:56 PM'I'm done' - Stokes rules out reversing retirement
England captain Ben Stokes has rejects suggestions he could reverse his international retirement for next year's Ashes, saying he is "done".
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 1:52 PM'I'm done' - Stokes rules out reversing retirement
England captain Ben Stokes has rejects suggestions he could reverse his international retirement for next year's Ashes, saying he is "done".
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