'It's my fault': Stokes blames himself for McCullum's England Test coach exit
Former England Test captain Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket and expressed his ambition to pursue a coaching career. He also discussed his views on England's leadership changes, specifically the appointment of Joe Root as captain.
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Stokes is a prominent figure in international cricket, and his transition from player to coach marks a significant shift in the leadership landscape of English cricket.
Former England Test captain Ben Stokes has revealed that coaching the national side is his long-term ambition, while making it clear that his international playing career is over despite speculation about a possible return for the 2027 Ashes. Stokes called time on his England career following the recent Test series against New Zealand, ending a remarkable international journey. His retirement came after he missed the second Test of the series following an incident at a London nightclub. Speaking on the For The Love of Cricket podcast, hosted by Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler, Stokes said he is already preparing for life after retirement by working towards his Level Three coaching qualification. "I know what I want to do in terms of staying within the game - which is to be a coach.
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