'I'm done' - Stokes rules out reversing retirement

By Matthew Henry BBC Sport journalist at Trent Bridge Published 11 minutes ago England captain Ben Stokes has rejected suggestions he could reverse his international retirement for next year's Ashes, saying he is "done". Stokes, 35, announced his shock retirement on Sunday and his storied international career ended on Monday when his side's defeat by New Zealand in the third Test was confirmed. Asked if there is any chance he could return to play Australia next summer, he told BBC Test Match Special: "I am incredibly content with everything right now. "It is a decision I don't take lightly. It has taken a lot of time. "I am done. I am very happy." Asked again if he was sure, he replied: "Sure." More to follow. Related topics Cricket England Men's Cricket Team More on this story Stokes' England career ends with NZ series defeat Published 22 minutes ago More change needed after Stokes retires - Vaughan Published 3 hours ago Retirement the best thing for me - Stokes Published 18 hours ago