England captain Ben Stokes stunned the cricketing world with a bombshell mid-match retirement before confirming his status as the outgoing people’s champion with a magical farewell wicket.
On a jaw-dropping fourth day of the series decider at Trent Bridge, a statement dropped at 3.25pm announcing 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.
