# BEN STOKES RETIRES

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Podcast: [The Analyst Inside Cricket](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-analyst-inside-cricket-492903)
Published: 2026-06-28T21:23:00+00:00
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## Resource

Ben Stokes, one of the greatest all-rounders the game has seen, announed his international retirement today. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann pay tribute to a remarkable cricketer, remember his highights, ask 'why now' and consider how England replace the irreplaceable. Oh, also, there's still a Test match going on whch New Zealand will probably go on to win and clinch the series. What will that mean for Bazball and the England heirarchy? To read Simon Hughes' piece on Substack predicting this eventuality 2 weeks ago click this link #cricket #england #stokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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