Stokes Retires from International Cricket
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- Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket on day four of England's third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, saying 'the time was right' to leave the format and hinting 'there's so much people don't see' behind the decision
- England are set for a series defeat in Stokes' final Test as captain, per the match report linked alongside his retirement announcement
Why it matters: Stokes' retirement ends the captaincy tenure of the player who defined England's 'Bazball' Test era and revives the team's red-ball identity. His farewell Test ends not with a victory but with England heading toward a series defeat to New Zealand, forcing an immediate search for a successor captain.
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