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Ben Stokes announces retirement from intentional cricket
England captain Ben Stokes has made a stunning announcement to end his international career at the conclusion of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand.
Summary
Ben Stokes, one of England's modern-day cricketing icons, has announced his retirement from international cricket, with the ongoing third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge set to be his final appearance. The decision, shared with the England squad ahead of play on June 28, brings the curtain down on a glittering 15-year international career that began in 2011 and included four years as England's Test captain.
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