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England captain Ben Stokes says retiring from international cricket 'best thing' for him

Sunday, June 28, 2026


**England captain Ben Stokes retires from international cricket**

Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket, stating that he experienced burnout in the period leading up to summer. Stokes cited personal reasons for his decision to step down from his role as England captain. The cricketer said the decision was right for him at this stage of his career.

Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c3dymxr4187o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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