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Ben Stokes retires as Ireland clinches historic T20I series against India

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Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Ben Stokes retires as Ireland clinches historic T20I series against India

Summary

On June 28, 2026, Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during England's third Test against New Zealand. Concurrently, Ireland secured a historic 2-0 T20I series victory over India, who were the reigning champions. The day also saw West Indies set new Test records, while Australia eliminated India from the Women's T20 World Cup at Lord's. Stokes, an influential figure in England cricket, expressed gratitude to his teammates in an emotional farewell speech. His retirement adds to a day filled with significant events in cricket.

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•Ben Stokes announces retirement during England's third Test against New Zealand.
•Ireland defeats India 2-0 to win T20I series.
•West Indies sets new records in Test cricket.
•Australia knocks India women out of the Women's T20 World Cup.
•Stokes retires after 122 Tests, 114 ODIs, and 43 T20Is.

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5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Yesterday's cricket had everything: Ben Stokes retires, Ireland stun India, WI world record, India women crash out of World Cup

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June 28, 2026, had it all in cricket: Ben Stokes retired, Ireland beat India 2-0 in the T20I series, West Indies rewrote Test history and Australia knocked India women out of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup.
— Yahoo Sports

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