https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ben-stokes-england-captain-says-retiring-from-international-cricket-is-the-best-thing-for-himContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ben-stokes-england-captain-says-retiring-from-international-cricket-is-the-best-thing-for-himhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ben-stokes-england-captain-says-retiring-from-international-cricket-is-the-best-thing-for-him#u24558Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:50:44 +0000Ben Stokes is retiring from international cricket after the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. The 35-year-old captain made the announcement during the afternoon session of day four. He stated that retiring is "the best thing" for him.What's confirmed:Ben Stokes is retiring from international cricket after the third Test against New Zealand.The announcement occurred during the afternoon session on day four of the match.Stokes is 35 years old.Stokes described the decision to retire as "the best thing" for him.The retirement takes place after a 15-year internatio