Ben Stokes, one of the most feared all-rounder players in the history of English cricket, was the captain of the Test team for a long time. Recently, he retired from Test cricket due to the defeat in the three-match Test series at home against New Zealand, and the nightclub controversy during this series. Before this, he had already said goodbye to T20 and ODI cricket. However, now good news has come for Stokes fans. He is ready to return to cricket.

35-year-old all-rounder Ben Stokes surprised everyone by retiring from international cricket during England’s third Test against New Zealand. Now he will return to domestic ODI cricket on the same day when the new season of ‘The Hundred’ is starting. Ben Stokes could not play the second Test against New Zealand due to the investigation into an incident that took place in a London nightclub. While away from the England team, Stokes played for Durham against Northamptonshire in the County Championship.

According to ‘BBC Sport’, Stokes said, “When I was not playing in the second Test and came back to Durham, I felt a new energy towards the game, but unfortunately I could not get that feeling again. I am very excited about what I am going to do in the future. I am going back to play for my childhood club Durham. I am very excited right now. There were some moments this week which were really very difficult. I have taken the right decision. “

Ben Stokes did not give his name in the players auction. Along with this, even before announcing his retirement from England responsibilities, he had agreed to play for Durham in the One Day Cup. Stokes has not played 50 overs cricket since England’s ODI World Cup 2023 campaign. Tuesday’s match in Derbyshire will also be Stokes’ first home ODI for Durham in 12 years.

His last 50-over match for Durham was the 2014 ODI Cup final against Warwickshire, which his team won. He played his last domestic ODI match in New Zealand in 2017, representing Canterbury.

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Ben Stokes, one of the most feared all-rounders in the history of English cricket, has suddenly announced his retirement from international cricket. England’s Test captain has said goodbye to cricket amid the ongoing third Test from New Zealand. England Cricket has confirmed the retirement of Ben Stokes by sharing a post on social media.

‘England will never be the same again’

England Cricket shared a post on social media saying, “Ben Stokes, one of England’s all-time great captains, has decided to retire from international cricket at the end of this Test match. Ben, you have been the most inspirational captain, leader and legend this team ever expected. We love you very much and wish you all the best for your retirement. England will never be the same again.”

One of England’s all-time greatest captains, Ben Stokes, has decided to retire from international cricket at the end of this Test match.

Ben, you have been the most inspirational captain, leader and legend this team could have ever hoped for.

We love you so much and wish you… pic.twitter.com/U5grq0F0kj

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 28, 2026

The third test match is being played between England and New Zealand in Nottingham. On the fourth day of this test, England captain Ben Stokes suddenly announced his retirement. This test match will be the last match of his international career. Let us tell you that Ben Stokes has already retired from ODI and T20 International. He only plays test cricket. He is also the captain of England in Test cricket, but now the third Test match being played against New Zealand will be the last match of his career.

International career of Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes played a total of 122 test matches for England. During this period, he scored 7,243 runs with 14 centuries. Took 252 wickets there. He was one of the most dangerous all-rounders in Test cricket. Stokes has 3,619 runs and 74 wickets in his name in 114 ODI matches. Whereas in T20 International, there are 585 runs and 26 wickets in 43 matches.

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A big and surprising news has come out from England cricket. Star all-rounder Ben Stokes, one of the greatest and legendary captains in the history of English cricket, will step down from the captaincy. With this, he will now also retire from Test cricket. This has been said in a report. Since Tuesday morning, many media reports had claimed that Test captaincy would be taken away from Ben Stokes. Now reports have come that Ben Stokes will retire from Test cricket.

It is being claimed in the reports of British media that after the fight in the night club, Ben Stokes may step down from the captaincy of the England Test team as well as retire. He does not want the England and Wales Cricket Board to take any action against him, he can leave the captaincy before the board takes action, and can also retire.

Know what is the night club controversy, after which Stokes was advised to leave the captaincy

The first Test match was played between England and New Zealand at Lord’s, which England won under the captaincy of Ben Stokes. After this victory, Ben Stokes went to a night club at Lord’s with the team’s star fast bowler Gus Atkinson, where he had a fight with the rugby player. The ECB has started investigating this matter.

In a report by ESPNcricinfo it was said that Ben Stokes has been given some options by the ECB. One of these is that he should resign from the captaincy on his own. If he himself does not give up the captaincy, then the board can take action against him and remove him from the captaincy.

For your information, let us tell you that Ben Stokes has already retired from ODI and T20 International. He only plays test cricket. Even before the recent nightclub brawl, Ben Stokes has been in controversies many times. He was also accused of creating ruckus on the road after drinking alcohol. Ben Stokes has done such things many times since his international debut.

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