BEN STOKES rounded off his legendary England international career against New Zealand on Sunday.
The iconic all-rounder announced his shock retirement from international cricket while bowling in England’s third Test against the Black Caps.
Ben Stokes was caught out for the final time hours after announcing his international retirement Credit: Reuters
And he shocked fans again by jumping up to first in the batting order as his side began their second innings in the afternoon.
The 35-year-old had moved to seventh in the order for the start of the series, a change from his normal six.
But for whatever reason, he stunned fans by padding up to lead England as they looked to chase down a target of 373 runs on Sunday.
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