Ben Stokes says that retiring from international cricket is 'the best thing' for him
Ben Stokes announced his retirement from all international cricket during the fourth day of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. He described the decision as "the best thing" for him after becoming "burned out" before the summer. The announcement occurred mid-match during the series decider.
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Ben Stokes has officially announced his retirement from international cricket during the third Test against New Zealand.
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England Captain Ben Stokes Retires From International Cricket
confidence 100%Ben Stokes announced his retirement from all international cricket during the fourth day of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. He described the decision as "the best thing" for him after becoming "burned out" before the summer. The announcement occurred mid-match during the series decider.
What's confirmed:
- Ben Stokes is retiring from all forms of international cricket.
- The retirement announcement was made during the afternoon session on day four of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
- Stokes stated that retiring is "the best thing" for him.
- Stokes attributed his decision to being "burned out" in the build-up to the summer.
- The decision followed doubts that first surfaced on the eve of the New Zealand series.
Still unconfirmed:
- England's final Test against New Zealand is set to end in a series defeat.
- Stokes' retirement is the result of "crazy cricket" denying him a dream end to his career.