MITCHELL JOHNSON: Ben Stokes retirement overshadowed New Zealand’s great Test win
England Test captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement, overshadowing New Zealand's recent Test victory. Stokes, who made his debut in 2013, stated he had “lost the fight” and felt it was time to step aside. The controversy surrounding his announcement and promotion to opener has sparked debate on his leadership and the team's direction under the Bazball philosophy.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 07:43 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 07:50 UTC
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