England captain Ben Stokes stunned the cricketing world with his bombshell retirement, then confirmed his status as the outgoing people’s champion with a magically timed farewell wicket.
In a jaw-dropping development at Trent Bridge, a statement dropped at 3.25pm on day four of the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand confirming that one of the most celebrated, storied and successful players of his generation would be walking away for good at the end of the match.
