Ben Stokes Announces Retirement from Test Cricket During England vs New Zealand Match

Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international test cricket on Sunday. Ben Stokes, England’s Test skipper, has stated that he will retire from international cricket and resign as captain of the England Men’s Test team after the current series against New Zealand concludes.

He is slated to end his international career after the current third Test at Trent Bridge, which is set to end on June 29. In a video posted by England Cricket on X, Stokes stated that the current Test match against New Zealand would be his last as an England player. He said he has given everything for the team over the years and is now prepared for on last trip, encouraging his teammates to give it their all and end up strong.

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Before returning to the upcoming game, Stokes stated that he wants to complete his career happy with the team’s performance. Ben Stokes’s international career is defined by remarkable resilience and an unparalleled ability to step up in clutch situations.

One of England’s all-time greatest captains, Ben Stokes, has decided to retire from international cricket at the end of this Test match. Ben, you have been the most inspirational captain, leader and legend this team could have ever hoped for. We love you so much and wish you… pic.twitter.com/U5grq0F0kj — England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 28, 2026

The 2019 World Cup: A miracle in one of the most memorable innings in the history of limited overs cricket, he scored an undefeated 84 to tie the match versus New Zealand in the final and win England’s first ODI World Cup in an exciting super over.

Headingley Heroics 2019: Stokes made history during the Ashes just a few weeks after winning the world cup. He hammered an unbeaten 135 in the third Test at Headingley, pulling England from the verge of defeat to an improbable one-wicket triumph.

He is one of the all-time best all-rounders in cricket history, having scored over 7,000 runs and taken over 250 wickets in Tests before retiring. He also helped England win the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup.