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Ben Stokes retired from international cricket during the Trent Bridge Test. Gareth Copley / Getty Images / Sussex CCC

Stokes was an England great, but I can't forgive him for what happened at Trent Bridge

Paul Weaver argues that the England captain 'smeared his narcissim' all over the finale to his England career.

07.07.26, 10:22 Updated 07.07.26, 10:22 2 Minute Read

Paul Weaver

Paul Weaver

Can you permit me a quick volley - we're in the middle of Wimbledon after all? It won't take long, I promise, but if I don't get this stuff off my chest PDQ I'll go nuts.

I want to talk about Ben Stokes. Because I'm sick and tired of reading eulogies dedicated to this remarkable cricketer, and how much England will miss him in the future, following his decision to quit the international game.

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