Brendon McCullum expresses sadness over Ben Stokes' retirement
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 2:42 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Brendon McCullum, England's head coach, expressed sadness after Ben Stokes informed him of his retirement from international cricket. The announcement came following England's 2-1 series defeat to New Zealand. McCullum had attempted to persuade Stokes to reconsider his decision. Stokes' retirement marks the end of a significant chapter for English cricket.
- •Ben Stokes announces his retirement from international cricket.
- •McCullum tried to convince Stokes to continue playing.
- •Stokes' retirement follows a 2-1 series defeat against New Zealand.
- •The announcement signals a major change for the England cricket team.
- 2:42 PMBBC Sport — McCullum 'felt sad' when Stokes told him of retirement
"England head coach Brendon McCullum says he tired to talk Ben Stokes out of his decision to retire from international cricket following the 2-1 series defeat to New Zealand.
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