Vaughan calls for leadership change after Stokes announces retirement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 10:32 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket on June 28, 2026, during the third Test against New Zealand, with his last match scheduled for June 29. Former captain Michael Vaughan emphasized the need for a change in leadership within English cricket following Stokes' exit. Stokes, who has been a key figure in the team, remarked that ending his international career was necessary for him personally, amidst a backdrop of recent controversies and an Ashes defeat. Vaughan suggested that without change at the leadership level, the current setup may not be sustainable moving forward.
- •Stokes announced retirement before day four of the Test against New Zealand.
- •He took the wicket of Zak Foulkes with his first delivery post-announcement.
- •England is currently 269 runs short of avoiding a series defeat.
- •Vaughan suggests significant leadership changes are needed after Stokes leaves.
- •Next Test for England scheduled against Pakistan on August 19.
- 10:32 AMYahoo Sports — More change needed after Stokes retires - Vaughan
- 10:32 AMBBC Sport — More change needed after Stokes retires - Vaughan
"Former captain Michael Vaughan says he will be "absolutely staggered" if there is not more leadership change in English cricket after Ben Stokes' retirement.
"Former captain Michael Vaughan says he will be "absolutely staggered" if there is not more leadership change in English cricket after Ben Stokes' retirement.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 10:32 AMMore change needed after Stokes retires - Vaughan
Former captain Michael Vaughan says he will be "absolutely staggered" if there is not more leadership change in English cricket after Ben Stokes' retirement.
- BBC SportJun 29, 2026, 10:32 AMMore change needed after Stokes retires - Vaughan
Former captain Michael Vaughan says he will be "absolutely staggered" if there is not more leadership change in English cricket after Ben Stokes' retirement.
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