What's happened
The former England captain has retired from international cricket and will participate in domestic cricket’s One-Day Cup for Durham while The Hundred launches. He has described a renewed love for the game after a return to county cricket but says he could not recapture the feeling to continue at the international level.
What's behind the headline?
How we got here
Stokes has retired from international cricket after announcing the decision during England's third Test against New Zealand. He returned to county cricket with Durham, saying the stint rekindled his love for cricket but could not sustain the international role. The move comes as England undergo coaching and leadership changes and with the new franchise-era in English cricket underway.
Our analysis
BBC Business: retirement announcement and reaction; Independent: video controversy and PMOA concerns; BBC: official coverage of match context and statements.
Go deeper
- Will Stokes return to international play in the future?
- How will England adapt their leadership and strategy post-Stokes retirement?
- What is the impact on Durham and domestic one-day cricket scheduling?
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