Ben Stokes retires from cricket during chaotic Test against New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 7:12 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Ben Stokes announced his retirement from cricket during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge on June 29. The announcement came as New Zealand's innings was faltering, which set the stage for Stokes to take center stage before the crowd. In a dramatic 15-over period, England scored 100 runs and lost four wickets, with Stokes contributing 30 off 20 balls. Amidst mixed reactions from commentators and fans, Stokes endorsed Harry Brook as his successor as captain, amid concerns about the team's recent performance, with only two wins in ten matches.
- •Stokes' retirement announcement coincided with New Zealand struggling at seven or eight wickets down.
- •He scored 30 runs in the final chaotic innings for England.
- •Stokes endorsed Harry Brook as potential captain after his retirement.
- •England has struggled recently with only two wins in their last ten matches.
- •The atmosphere at Trent Bridge during Stokes' final appearance was both chaotic and memorable.
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Farcical Ben Stokes retirement reveals lasting truth about England’s great showman
"END OF AN ERA: The orchestrated Ben Stokes retirement sparked chaos at Trent Bridge, but, as Cameron Ponsonby outlines, the former England captain remained true to his ultimate quality in the Test arena, for better and worse
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