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Ben Stokes Announces Retirement from Test Cricket
England captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement from Test cricket after leading England to the 2019 World Cup victory. His final match against New Zealand saw him take a wicket in his first ball.
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2026-06-28 14:45 UTC
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Watch the moment Ben Stokes takes the wicket of Zak Foulkes in his first ball since his retirement is announced during the third day of the final Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
2026-06-28 15:10 UTC
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As Ben Stokes announces his retirement from Test cricket, BBC Sport looks back at how he helped England win the 50-over World Cup for the first time.
2026-06-28 15:13 UTC
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Watch the moment England captain Ben Stokes tells his teammates that he will be retiring from Test cricket at the conclusion of the third and final Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
2026-06-28 15:19 UTC