Ben Stokes: Former England Test captain signs for Adelaide Strikers in Big Bash League

Former England Test captain Ben Stokes has signed for the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League (BBL). <p>Stokes will play in the franchise competition this winter after penning a one-year deal with the side following his retirement from international cricket.</p><p>It marks his return to the BBL for the first time in 12 years. He last played during the 2014-15 season for the Melbourne Renegades.</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/11061/13579083/england-vs-pakistan-joe-root-s-side-seal-series-victory-in-second-test-at-lord-s-as-ruthless-ollie-robinson-shines-again">England romp to Test series victory over Pakistan</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_nc_articlelink">Stream England cricket and more without a contract</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933948/sky-sports-cricket-podcast">Listen to episodes of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast</a></strong></li></ul><p>Stokes stunned the cricketing world when he announced his decision to step down as England's Test captain and retire from international cricket midway through his side's third Test against New Zealand in June.</p><widget id="2"></widget><p>The shock announcement came during the afternoon session on the fourth day of the series decider at Trent Bridge, with Stokes bowling when the news broke.