England will be better WITHOUT Ben Stokes

Charlie Cooke Cricket Podcast · Jun 30, 2026 · 17m

Here's a YouTube description draft built around the actual story and the candidates getting the most search/talk volume right now (Brook, Root, Bethell):Ben Stokes RETIRES! Who Replaces Him as England Test Captain? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🚨Ben Stokes has shocked the cricket world by announcing his retirement from international cricket, stepping down as England Test captain after the deciding 3rd Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. In this video, we break down WHY Stokes retired, his legacy as England captain, and who the ECB are most likely to appoint as the next England Test captain — Harry Brook, Joe…