Ben Stokes: England captain says retiring from international cricket is 'the best thing' for him
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Key Points:
- Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during the fourth day of the deciding Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, ending a 15-year career with England.
- Stokes emphasized that the decision was the best for his well-being and his love for the game, and was not solely due to recent off-field incidents, though they contributed to his choice.
- He revealed that returning to play for his county side Durham reignited his passion for cricket, and he plans to continue playing domestic cricket.
- Stokes reflected on his career highlights, including winning the Ashes in 2015, the 2019 50-over World Cup, and the 2022 T20 World Cup, expressing contentment with his achievements.
- The all-rounder made the retirement decision shortly before batting in the Test, informed teammates Joe Root and Harry Brook, and took a wicket with his first ball after the announcement, receiving a warm response from the crowd.
