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England test captain Ben Stokes announced he will retire from international cricket after the third test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge on June 28, 2026, ending a 15-year career that included the 2019 World Cup triumph.
The decision shocks the cricket world as Stokes remains one of the sport's most prominent figures at age 35. This marks the end of a legendary era for English cricket, with his final match set to close a chapter defined by historic highs and off-field controversies.
