In an extraordinary moment the cricket world paused as the Trent Bridge crowd rose to its feet to applaud Stokes who then immediately dismissed New Zealand’s Zak Foulkes.
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England’s Ben Stokes Walks Off Trent Bridge to Standing Ovation Then Guards of Honour From Teammates
After his retirement was announced Stokes walked off the field at tea to a guard of honour from all his England teammates in one of the most emotional moments in recent Test history.
Ben Stokes Announces Shock Retirement From International Cricket During Test Match Against New Zealand
England’s Test captain revealed his imminent retirement to teammates on the morning of day four at Trent Bridge then took a wicket with his first ball after the news broke.
Ben Stokes and the Weight of Leadership: What His Retirement Reveals About Modern Test Cricket
The shock retirement of England’s Test captain mid-match at Trent Bridge opens a conversation about the toll of international captaincy in the modern era.