'I don't have any more fight left in me': Ben Stokes reveals reason behind shock retirement | TheBriefWire
'I don't have any more fight left in me': Ben Stokes reveals reason behind shock retirement
Published 29 June 2026 ยท sports
England captain Ben Stokes has revealed the profound emotional toll of the Ashes defeat as the primary reason for his international retirement. He confessed to
England captain Ben Stokes has revealed the profound emotional toll of the Ashes defeat as the primary reason for his international retirement. He confessed to his wife that he felt "no more fight" left to overcome the disappointment. Stokes cited overwhelming emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion, accumulated over years of demanding cricket, as the driving force behind his decision to step away from the game he loves.
Published: June 29, 2026 โข 7:09 AM IST ยท Updated: June 29, 2026 โข 7:33 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
England captain Ben Stokes has revealed the profound emotional toll of the Ashes defeat as the primary reason for his international retirement.
He confessed to his wife that he felt "no more fight" left to overcome the disappointment.
Stokes cited overwhelming emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion, accumulated over years of demanding cricket, as the driving force behind his decision to step away from the game he loves.