England captain Ben Stokes says retiring from international cricket 'best thing' for him

Ben Stokes, England's cricket captain, is stepping away from international cricket. According to BBC News, the decision came as a result of burnout, which Stokes describes as making retirement the best thing for himself. The mounting pressure of leading the national team through a demanding competitive cycle proved to be the breaking point for one of cricket's most accomplished players.

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