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'There's so much people don't see' - Stokes on retirement decision

'There's so much people don't see' - Stokes on retirement decision
BBC Sport Sunday 28 June 2026, 19:02 UTC 1 min read
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Following day four of England's third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, captain Ben Stokes explains his reasons for announcing his retiring, saying "the time was right" to leave international cricket.

Following day four of England's third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, captain Ben Stokes explains his reasons for announcing his retiring, saying "the time was right" to leave international cricket.
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