# What went on behind the scenes before, during and after Stokes' retirement bombshell

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Podcast: [Following On: talkSPORT's cricket show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/following-on-talksport-s-cricket-show-808643)
Published: 2026-07-02T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/cricketweekpodcast/episodes/what-went-on-behind-the-scenes-before-during-and-after-stoke
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What really happened in the Press Box when news of Ben Stokes' retirement broke? Where now for England, Baz, Rob and the red ball captaincy? Are there any winners in all of this? What will England do about Harry Brook? And did anybody know he was about to quit? Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricket Twitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @legsidelizzy @ajarrodkimber YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Email: cricket@talksport.co.uk Hosts: Jon Norman, Jarrod Kimber & Elizabeth 'The Lizard' Ammon Exec Producer: Jon Norman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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