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Rory Dollard

Ben Stokes admits he was ‘burnt out’ after quitting as England captain

England’s Ben Stokes during day three of the Third Rothesay Test at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham. Picture date: Saturday June 27, 2026. - (PA Wire)

Ben Stokes admitted that four years as England’s Test captain had left him “burnt out” and unable to connect with his love of the game.

Stokes’ retirement from England duty was announced on a day of high drama at Trent Bridge, with the news breaking as the 35-year-old was in the midst of a marathon bowling spell in his side’s series decider against New Zealand.

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