Ben Stokes prepares for T20 career following England retirement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 7:12 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Ben Stokes has concluded his county season with Durham and ended his England central contract. The 35-year-old, who stepped down from the captaincy during a Test against New Zealand, will play in the Big Bash League for Adelaide Strikers starting December 12. Stokes contributed to Durham's Division Two title success, taking 25 wickets in just seven Championship matches this summer and leading his team to the One-Day Cup semi-finals. With options across various T20 leagues globally, the next phase of his career may see him navigate complications regarding playing contracts and No-Objection Certificates.
- •Stokes stepped down from England captaincy and international cricket.
- •He will debut in the Big Bash for Adelaide Strikers this December.
- •Stokes averaged 47.88 with the bat and took 25 wickets this county season.
- •He faces challenges regarding contracts and international league eligibility.
- •Durham seeks clarity on Stokes's availability for next summer.
- 7:12 AMYahoo Sports — What next for Stokes after tumultuous summer?
- 7:12 AMBBC Sport — Tumultuous summer ends in success - what next for Stokes?
"After concluding the county summer with Durham and the end of his England central contract, what is in store for Ben Stokes?
"After concluding the county summer with Durham and the end of his England central contract, what is in store for Ben Stokes?
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 7:12 AMWhat next for Stokes after tumultuous summer?
After concluding the county summer with Durham and the end of his England central contract, what is in store for Ben Stokes?
- BBC SportSep 30, 2026, 7:12 AMTumultuous summer ends in success - what next for Stokes?
After concluding the county summer with Durham and the end of his England central contract, what is in store for Ben Stokes?
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