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England's Ben Stokes retires from international cricket

PUBLISHED Jun 28, 2026, 1:39 PM ET

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Ben Stokes, one of England's most influential all-rounders, has announced his retirement from international cricket, ending a career that began with his limited-overs debuts in 2011 and Test debut in 2013. The left-handed batter and right-arm pace bowler amassed more than 10,000 runs and over 300 wickets across formats. His career highlights include a breakthrough Ashes century in Perth in 2013-14, a record-breaking 258 in Cape Town in 2016, and a match-winning unbeaten 84 in the 2019 World Cup final. Stokes also faced setbacks, notably his expensive over in the 2016 T20 World Cup final and the 2017 Bristol nightclub incident.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2011 Stokes makes ODI and T20I debuts
2013 Stokes debuts in Test cricket
2013-14 Ashes century shines amid struggles
2016 Record 258 scored in Cape Town
2016 Concedes four sixes World T20
Sep 2017 Arrested after Bristol nightclub brawl
2018 Cleared of affray, ECB issues fine
2019 Unbeaten 84 powers England World Cup

News Intelligence

Stokes' retirement may change the game's dynamics. His all-rounder skills brought balance to England's team. If you're a cricket fan, expect shifts in team strategies and player roles. Keep an eye on upcoming matches to see these changes.