Ben Stokes' decision to retire from international cricket was made public during the fourth day of England's third Test against New Zealand, capturing significant attention.
This announcement came at a time when England was grappling with the prospect of a series defeat, adding to the weight of the moment.
As Stokes took center stage, England's performance was somewhat eclipsed, raising questions about the team's future in the series.
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Update at 00:02 UTC on 2026-06-29
Sky Sports reported Ben Stokes took centre stage, in more ways than one, as the announcement of his international retirement dominated a quite remarkable fourth day's play of England's third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
Sources: Sky Sports