'Best thing for me' - Stokes reveals decisions behind dramatic retirement
Ben Stokes insists retiring from international cricket is the “best thing” for him after sensationally confirming mid-match that England’s series decider with New Zealand would be his last.
Ben Stokes Quits International Cricket
- England Test captain Ben Stokes announces international retirement Irish Times —
- Ben Stokes: 'I didn't have any more fight left in me' after Ashes loss ESPN Cricinfo —
- England test captain Stokes to retire from international cricket The Straits Times —
- Ben Stokes admits he was ‘burnt out’ after quitting as England captain The Independent —
- Inside Ben Stokes' bombshell retirement: The dressing-room confidants he told first, why Brendon McCullum was not surprised... and how the battle with England chiefs unfolded behind the scenes Daily Mail —