Test Cricket

Sam Curran has put his hand up for a Test recall following Ben Stokes' sudden retirement, but admits he won't be losing sleep over the speculation. Jamie Hall looks at England's options.

Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from Test cricket following the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. But is this the right moment to go, or are England losing their talisman too soon?

Ben Stokes has emphatically ruled out reversing his international retirement ahead of next summer's Ashes, joking he'll be watching from the hospitality suite rather than the dressing room.

Ben Stokes' retirement from the Test captaincy has thrown English cricket into turmoil after a sobering home series defeat. Jamie Hall examines the leadership vacuum and what the ECB must do next.

Michael Vaughan could barely find words as Ben Stokes announced his retirement from Test cricket live during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Jamie Hall looks at what the news means for English cricket.

Ben Stokes received a guard of honour from the New Zealand players and a standing ovation from the Trent Bridge crowd as he walked out to open the batting in England's second innings — one of the most emotional moments in recent Test cricket.

Ben Stokes produced a moment of pure drama at Trent Bridge, taking a wicket with his first ball after announcing his retirement from Test cricket. As farewell statements go, it doesn't get much more fitting than that.

Brendon McCullum has moved to silence doubters by reaffirming his dedication to the England head coach role, despite a turbulent week that saw a series defeat to New Zealand and the retirement of Ben Stokes.

Michael Vaughan has called for a major change in direction after England suffered a Test series defeat to New Zealand, naming Andy Flower as his preferred candidate to lead the coaching setup.

Ben Stokes has called time on a 15-year international career that redefined what an England cricketer could be. Jamie Hall reflects on the moments that made him irreplaceable.

Ben Stokes brought the curtain down on his Test career the only way he knows how — playing his shots and entertaining to the last. A knock of 30 off just 20 balls at Trent Bridge gave England fans one final glimpse of the man who redefined aggressive batting.

Ben Stokes has confirmed he is stepping away from international cricket, insisting the timing felt right and pointing to the many pressures fans simply never witness.