London, June 28 -- Ben Stokes, one of England's modern-day cricketing icons, has announced his retirement from international cricket, with the ongoing third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge set to be his final appearance.
The decision, shared with the England squad ahead of play on June 28, brings the curtain down on a glittering 15-year international career that began in 2011 and included four years as England's Test captain, according to ICC.
Few players have shaped England's fortunes across formats quite like Ben Stokes. A genuine match-winner with bat and ball, Stokes delivered some of the most unforgettable moments, none bigger than his unbeaten 84 in the 2019 ODI World Cup final that helped England lift their first-ever worl...