BEN STOKES

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Ben Stokes questions England's decision to give Test captaincy to Joe Root

Ben Stokes has criticised England's decision to hand the Test captaincy back to Joe Root, saying Harry Brook should have been appointed to the position.

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Rob Key 'wouldn't be surprised' if Ben Stokes makes England return

England managing director Rob Key admits he "wouldn't be surprised" if Ben Stokes reverses his retirement and returns to the Test team ahead of next year's home Ashes.

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ICC alleges ECB breached rules with Ben Stokes retirement video

The International Cricket Council has raised concerns with the England and Wales Cricket Board over the handling of Ben Stokes' international retirement announcement.

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Ben Stokes throws weight behind Harry Brook to become England Test captain

Ben Stokes has thrown his full support behind Harry Brook to become England's next Test captain.

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New Zealand seize control over England at Trent Bridge amid Ben Stokes retirement announcement

Ben Stokes' glittering international career is poised to end in defeat after New Zealand tightened their grip on the deciding third Test at Trent Bridge, leaving England needing a near-miraculous chase on the final day.

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Ben Stokes announces shock retirement from international cricket

Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket and step down as England's Test captain at the end of the ongoing series decider against New Zealand, bringing a remarkable 15-year career to a close.

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