- England captain Ben Stokes is set to retire from international cricket after the current Test match against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
- Stokes was a key figure in England's 2019 World Cup triumph and assumed the Test captaincy in 2022.
- Richard Thompson, ECB Chair, hailed Stokes as one of England's greatest cricketers and a defining figure of his generation, praising his ability to perform under pressure.
- Thompson highlighted Stokes' inspirational role in England's World Cup victories in 2019 and 2022, as well as his heroic Ashes innings at Headingley.
- Richard Gould, ECB Chief Executive Officer, commended Stokes for his immeasurable contribution, exceptional skill, and his capacity to inspire teammates and young cricketers worldwide.
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