England captain and one of cricket's greatest all-rounders, Ben Stokes, has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on an extraordinary 15-year career. Stokes will step away after the ongoing Test against New Zealand, leaving behind a remarkable legacy that includes England's historic triumphs in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup, along with his iconic Headingley Ashes heroics. Widely regarded as one of England's finest match-winners and leaders, Stokes cited emotional and mental fatigue as key reasons for his decision, marking the end of a memorable era in international cricket.