# England will be better WITHOUT Ben Stokes

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Podcast: [Charlie Cooke Cricket Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlie-cooke-cricket-podcast-7159341)
Published: 2026-06-30T21:12:21+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/charlie-cooke-cricket-podcast/2955685
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## Resource

Here's a YouTube description draft built around the actual story and the candidates getting the most search/talk volume right now (Brook, Root, Bethell): Ben Stokes RETIRES! Who Replaces Him as England Test Captain? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🚨 Ben Stokes has shocked the cricket world by announcing his retirement from international cricket, stepping down as England Test captain after the deciding 3rd Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. In this video, we break down WHY Stokes retired, his legacy as England captain, and who the ECB are most likely to appoint as the next England Test captain — Harry Brook, Joe Root, or a surprise pick like Jacob Bethell. We cover: ✅ Why Ben Stokes retired from international cricket ✅ Stokes' Test captaincy legacy & Bazball era with Brendon McCullum ✅ Next England captain candidates: Harry Brook vs Joe Root vs Jacob Bethell ✅ Who replaces Stokes in the England XI as an all-rounder ✅ What this means for England ahead of the 2027 Ashes Let us know in the comments who YOU think should be the next England Test captain! 🔔 Subscribe for more England cricket news, analysis & reaction 👍 Like this video if you'll miss Stokes as captain 💬 Comment your pick for next England captain #BenStokes #EnglandCricket #HarryBrook #JoeRoot #JacobBethell #ENGvNZ #TestCricket #BazBall #Ashes2027 #ECB #CricketNews #EnglandTestCaptain #StokesRetires #TrentBridge #ENGvsNZ #CricketTwitter #NextEnglandCaptain

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