Test Match Special

TMS PODCAST: Stokes retires from international cricket. @benstokes38 joins us to explain his shock decision. Reaction & analysis from @MichaelVaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, @ZaltzCricket , @finnysteve & Jonathan Agnew. #bbccricket bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

Michael Vaughan has reacted to Ben Stokes' retirement from international cricket. #BBCCricket

The man for the big moment. In so many moments. There's nobody quite like Ben Stokes. The England captain today announced his retirement from international cricket.

"That whole week at Lord's for me was a very, very strange week." Ben Stokes says he started to consider his England future when he returned for the start of the international summer.

An unfortunate moment in the field for Rachin Ravindra 😅

This was the moment the news of Ben Stokes' international retirement broke on TMS.

Everyone wants to speak to Ben Stokes right now 😅

🗣 "I genuinely can't believe it!" 🤯 England fans at Trent Bridge have reacted to the news of Ben Stokes' international retirement 💬

Ben Stokes has explained the reasons behind his retirement from international cricket.

An incoming member of the former captains club 🤝 A wholesome moment at Trent Bridge as Ben Stokes is congratulated by Sir Alastair Cook and @MichaelVaughan ❤️

Ben Stokes has confirmed his retirement only relates to international cricket.

Ben Stokes opened the batting in his final Test match innings. He made his intentions clear from the off... Earlier in the day, it was announced he would retire from international cricket at the end of this match.

England have a lot of work to do on Day 5.

"I have to say, that is a pathetic Test match innings. Absolutely pathetic." Michael Vaughan reacts to Harry Brook's innings on Today at the Test.

Ben Stokes previously questioned whether he would continue his international career if he stepped down as England captain. 🗣️💬 #BBCCricket

Two hours ago, it was announced that Ben Stokes will retire at the end of this Test match. He took a wicket his very next delivery. Now, he's walking out to open the batting.

The New Zealand team formed a guard of honour for Ben Stokes as he walked out to open the batting. Earlier in the day, it was announced that Stokes will retire from international cricket at the end of this Test match.

A brilliant Test match knock from Daryl Mitchell 👏

🚨 BEN STOKES IS OPENING THE BATTING!

As news filtered through of Ben Stokes' retirement, the Trent Bridge crowd rose to applaud the England captain. He took a wicket with his very next ball.