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England captain Ben Stokes revealed that his international career will end after England’s final Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, saying retirement is the best thing for him and for the team; the 35-year-old leaves with 122 Tests, 114 ODIs and 43 T20s, and will continue playing domestic cricket for Durham.
Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket on the penultimate day of England's deciding Test against New Zealand, ending a 15-year England career and a four-year spell as Test captain. The move follows recent disciplinary scrutiny while he missed the second Test but was later cleared, and leaves England in a leadership gap as they chase a 4th-innings target at Trent Bridge. Stokes leaves a legacy as a fearless allrounder and captain, with highlights including the 2019 World Cup win and his Ashes performances, though his future in white-ball cricket or franchise leagues remains unclear.
England captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket at the end of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand, ending a 15-year career that included the 2019 World Cup triumph and the Bazball-era revival; he urged his teammates to keep giving everything and signaled Harry Brook as a likely successor as captain.
Ben Stokes will miss the fifth Test against India at The Oval due to a shoulder injury, leaving England without their key all-rounder in a crucial match that could determine their series victory and impact future series, including the Ashes. Stokes has been instrumental in the series but has pushed his physical limits, raising concerns about his fitness and future in international cricket.
Ravichandran Ashwin's 35th five-wicket haul in Tests draws him level with Anil Kumble, as India gains control in the Ranchi Test against England. England's dismal performance leaves India with a target of 152 to win, with the hosts already leading the series 2-1. Young English spinners are thriving under Ben Stokes' captaincy, with Shoaib Bashir becoming the latest to take a five-for in his Test debut.
Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah showcased his bowling prowess in the second Test against England, securing six wickets for 45 runs and attributing his success to the art of reverse swing. Bumrah's exceptional performance played a crucial role in India's significant lead over England in the first innings. He explained his strategy and thought process behind his impressive deliveries, emphasizing the importance of patience and focus in Test cricket.
Shoaib Bashir has finally received his India visa and is set to join England's Test squad in Hyderabad over the weekend after a prolonged process that required him to return to the UK from the UAE. The saga attracted attention from the British government, with England's captain Ben Stokes expressing frustration over the situation. The British government intervened, emphasizing the need for fair treatment of British citizens in the visa process. With the matter now resolved, Bashir is expected to join the squad and decompress after the ordeal before the second Test in Visakhapatnam.
Shoaib Bashir has finally received his India visa and is set to join England's Test squad in Hyderabad over the weekend after a prolonged process that required him to return to the UK from the UAE. The saga attracted attention from the British government, with England's captain Ben Stokes expressing frustration over the situation. The British government intervened, emphasizing the need for fair treatment of British citizens in the visa process. With the matter now resolved, Bashir is expected to join the squad and decompress after the ordeal before the second Test in Visakhapatnam.
Ben Stokes smashes a record-breaking 182 runs for England in a one-day international against New Zealand at The Oval. His innings, which included 15 fours and nine sixes, surpassed the previous England record of 180. However, Trent Boult's impressive bowling performance of 5-51 kept New Zealand in the game. England lost their last five wickets for 20 runs, finishing with a total of 368.
Australia, led by Pat Cummins, won a thrilling two-wicket victory over England in the opening Ashes Test at Edgbaston. England appeared to have seized control of the contest when Ben Stokes bowled Australia's Player-of-the-Match Usman Khawaja for 65, but Australia's ninth-wicket pair saw out the new ball and sealed victory in emotional scenes. Stokes admitted he was feeling "pretty beat up emotionally" after the loss, while Cummins was elated after his unbeaten 44 sealed the chase.