'This is remarkable' - Stokes gets guard of honour as he opens batting

BBC Sport Sunday 28 June 2026, 16:35 UTC 1 min read

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Watch the moment Ben Stokes opens the batting for England in their second innings against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with the captain given a guard of honour and a standing ovation, following the news of his imminent retirement once the third Test is over.

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