Test 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.

Ben Stokes has stunned the cricket world by stepping down as England Test captain during the third Test against New Zealand. Jamie Hall looks at why this departure is as unconventional as the man himself.

A chaotic fourth day at Trent Bridge has left England on the brink of a series defeat against New Zealand, with the home side needing 270 runs to win on the final day of Ben Stokes' last Test in charge.

Ben Stokes has announced he will retire from international cricket after England's final Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, ending a 15-year career spanning 122 Tests.

Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from Test cricket, delivering the news personally to his England teammates at Trent Bridge. The captain confirmed the third Test against New Zealand will be his last.

Michael Vaughan believes England's challenge following Ben Stokes' shock retirement goes far beyond finding a like-for-like replacement on the field — it's the intangible winning persona that will prove hardest to fill.