Ben Stokes reveals plans to coach England after retirement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 8:43 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket following a loss to New Zealand. His career ended amidst controversy, including a missed Test due to a bar brawl. Stokes is now pursuing a level three coaching course and has expressed a desire to coach the England team in the future. With Stokes and Brendon McCullum no longer in their roles, a new era in English cricket begins with Joe Root and Stephen Fleming leading the team. England will host Pakistan for a home Test series this summer.
- •Ben Stokes retired after a home series loss to New Zealand.
- •He is currently pursuing a level three coaching course.
- •Stokes aims to coach the England team in the future.
- •Joe Root and Stephen Fleming are the new captain and coach.
- •England will face Pakistan in a home Test series this summer.
- 8:43 AMYahoo Sports — Coaching on the horizon: Ben Stokes reveals plan of taking up England coach's role in future
"Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket after the home Test series loss to New Zealand.
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