England will miss Stokes' winning persona - Vaughan

BBC News Sunday 28 June 2026, 16:34 UTC 1 min read

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Former England captain Michael Vaughan reflects on Ben Stokes' shock retirement and how the team can move on from one of their "greatest" players.

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