Ben Stokes' shock retirement: Michael Vaughan claims 'fallout with the ECB' played a key role
Former England captain Michael Vaughan speculates that a breakdown in trust between Ben Stokes and the ECB might have contributed to his sudden international retirement.
Vaughan observed Stokes seemed "not quite right" even before the Lord's Test, suggesting a loss of confidence in those around him, including the board, as a significant factor alongside other recent challenges.
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