Ben Stokes Bids Farewell With Double Guard Of Honour
The England captain received emotional tributes from both sides on Day 4 of the Nottingham Test.
Ben Stokes, the England captain, announced his retirement from international cricket midway through Day 4 of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. The shock decision came during a series-deciding match, with Stokes having previously been involved in a nightclub incident that ended without serious repercussions.
As he returned to the field after the break, Stokes was greeted by a standing ovation from the crowd and a guard of honour from his England teammates. The New Zealand batters at the crease, Daryl Mitchell and Ben Sears, also joined in the tribute. Later, when Stokes walked out to open the innings alongside Ben Duckett, chasing a target of 373, the New Zealand players formed another guard of honour at his home ground.