England cricket captain Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from both international and Test cricket, effective with the conclusion of the ongoing third Test match against New Zealand in Nottingham. The ECB confirmed the move on Sunday.
The 35-year-old all-rounder received a standing ovation at Trent Bridge for his final appearance as England’s captain. This was followed by cheers when he dismissed Zak Foulkes, one of New Zealand’s batsmen, during the fourth day of the third and decisive Test match in their three-match series.
Following this announcement, Stokes had to return to England duties at Trent Bridge following his omission from the second Test against New Zealand for violating a midnight curfew. He was part of the team that suffered defeat in the Oval’s second Test.
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