England cricket team’s test captain Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket. Stokes made this announcement in the middle of the third and last match of the ongoing Test series between England and New Zealand. During the fourth day’s play of the match, the announcement of Stokes’ retirement was given on social media by the England Cricket Board, which surprised everyone because at that time Stokes was on the field and was bowling. As soon as the news of his retirement was released, Stokes created a stir by taking a wicket on the very first ball of his new over in a dramatic manner.
The third test match was being played between England and New Zealand at the Trent Bridge ground in Nottingham. Sunday, June 28, was the fourth day of the match and England’s bowlers were busy trying to settle New Zealand’s second innings. Somehow England had lost 7 wickets but for the 8th wicket, Darryl Mitchell and bowler Jack Fox stuck to the crease. Both of them did not score much runs but did not give wickets to England either.
Meanwhile, during the 81st over of the innings, it was suddenly announced from the social media handle of the England Cricket Board that captain Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket. This one news created panic in the entire Trent Bridge Stadium. The commentary team was also shocked by this announcement, while the fans also could not believe the news. But this was the truth. Stokes announced his retirement as soon as the Nottingham Test match ended.
Ben, for 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 – thank you
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— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 28, 2026
(News is being updated)
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