BREAKING England captain Ben Stokes announces shock retirement mid-game

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England cricket captain Ben Stokes has announced he is retiring mid-game.

The superstar, who is one of the finest to ever play the game, was in the middle of a bowling spell at Trent Bridge when a statement was released.

It confirmed Stokes intends to end his 15-year international career.

As the news spread through the crowd, Stokes took a wicket and dismissed Zak Foulkes after it was caught by vice-captain Harry Brook at second slip.

The crowd erupted into applause soon after.

The 35-year-old captain missed England’s second Test after being involved in an incident in a London nightclub.

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