'I'm done' - Stokes rules out reversing retirement
Summary
England cricket captain Ben Stokes has confirmed he will not come out of retirement to play in next year’s Ashes series against Australia. He retired at age 35 after a 15-year international career and said he is happy with his decision.Key Facts
- Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket on Sunday.
- His last match was England’s loss to New Zealand in the third Test, confirming a 2-1 series defeat.
- Stokes said he is "done" and does not plan to return for the Ashes next summer.
- The decision took a lot of thought, and Stokes feels content with retiring.
- He played 122 Test matches, 114 one-day internationals, and 43 T20 games for England over 15 years.
- Recent events, including being dropped for breaking a team curfew, influenced his choice to retire.
- Head coach Brendon McCullum tried to convince him to stay but respected his decision.
- Stokes described retirement as the best choice for him after reflecting on the physical and mental toll of playing.
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