England Test captain Ben Stokes has revealed his ambitions for life after retirement, expressing a desire to remain involved in cricket by taking up a coaching role. A crucial figure in England’s ODI and T20 World Cup-winning squads, Stokes has been at the heart of England‘s cricketing success since making his international debut in 2013. He took over the Test captaincy in 2022, leading the team through a successful transition.
In an interview with The Telegraph, Stokes shared his thoughts on his post-retirement plans, emphasizing that he wants to help young cricketers after his playing days are over. “I can’t see myself being someone who, when the day comes that I stop playing, will no longer be involved with cricket. I do see myself probably wanting to go down the route of being a coach,” Stokes said. He added that his love for the game drives him to impact the careers of future generations.
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Looking ahead to the Champions Trophy 2025, Stokes also hinted at his interest in playing the tournament, which is set to be hosted by Pakistan. However, he remains uncertain about his long-term future in white-ball cricket. Stokes, who has played 114 ODIs and 43 T20Is, expressed satisfaction with his accomplishments in limited-overs formats. “It’s hard to turn down those sort of big events… If I didn’t play another white-ball game, I’d be very content with what I’ve been able to achieve,” he noted.
As for England’s immediate future, they are set to tour Pakistan for a three-match Test series starting on October 7, following a limited-overs series against Australia. Stokes is expected to miss the start of the Pakistan series due to a hamstring injury sustained during The Hundred competition.
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