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Ben Stokes: England captain retires from international cricket during ongoing New Zealand Test

England captain Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket amidst an ongoing Test series against New Zealand.

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📍 The outcome

Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during the ongoing Test match against New Zealand. The England captain cited personal reasons for his decision, stating that it was the best thing for him.

The series was set to end in defeat for England.

Epilogue added 28d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

Ben Stokes is retiring from international cricket. The announcement occurred during day four of a Test match against New Zealand, with his career set to conclude following the completion of this series.

Coverage from Sky Sports, BBC, Al Jazeera, and The Guardian emphasizes the timing of the decision. BBC reports that Stokes' final Test is set to end in a series defeat for England.

Attention now turns to the conclusion of the current New Zealand series, which marks the end of Stokes' international career.

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Quick answers

When did Ben Stokes announce his retirement?

The retirement was announced during day four of the ongoing Test match against New Zealand.

When will Ben Stokes officially retire?

According to Sky Sports, he will retire after the New Zealand series.

What is the current status of the series?

BBC reports that the series is set to end in defeat for England.

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Ben Stokes England Cricket New Zealand International Cricket

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