Ben Stokes retires: What’s next for England’s board and players after shocking decision?0

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• July 4, 2026

Speaking at his final press conference in England, Stokes expressed his “100% support” for vice-captain Brook as his successor. “There was a reason they asked him to be vice-captain,” Stokes said. Brook has been a substitute since late last summer but was preferred to Joe Root when England needed a captain for the second Test