England captain Ben Stokes retires due to emotional toll of Ashes defeat

England captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket, citing the emotional toll of the Ashes defeat as the primary reason. He revealed to his wife that he felt 'no more fight' left to overcome the disappointment. Stokes also mentioned physical and mental exhaustion from years of demanding cricket. His decision marks the end of a distinguished career for one of England's most impactful players.