'Huge distraction': Strauss questions timing of Ben Stokes' retirement

Former England skipper Andrew Strauss has voiced concerns implicit Ben Stokes' status announcement during the important Test against New Zealand, deeming it a important distraction. Strauss believes specified quality should beryllium shared either earlier oregon aft a lucifer to support squad focus. Stokes, an exceptional all-rounder, retires with galore records, including the astir Test sixes and a uncommon treble of implicit 7,000 runs and 250 wickets.