# Ben Stokes’ Final Bow and Legacy

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Podcast: [Belfast News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384)
Published: 2026-06-28T20:21:45+00:00
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Ben Stokes is hanging up his boots for England cricket, sending shockwaves through the sport — and the fans are already mourning. His final act? A standing ovation at Trent Bridge, followed by a wicket on the very next ball, a moment Joe Root called “the most Ben Stokes thing you’ll ever see.” The pair, lifelong friends since schoolboy days, have shared decades of triumphs and tribulations, even co-captaining the team for nearly ten years. Root now jokes he’s the “grandfather” of the squad without Stokes, while coach Brendon McCullum and ECB chief Rob Key hail him as a legend who redefined English cricket with his fearless energy and leadership. His legacy? A beacon for young players everywhere. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fe1ab5f6aa1a4a20

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