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‘A very unusual summer’: England’s Ben Stokes retirement, McCullum exit, Carse controversy and Root’s ret

English cricket has experienced an extraordinary season marked by dramatic developments among several of its most prominent figures. The period saw Ben Stokes step away into retirement, alongside the departure of coach Brendon McCullum.

In addition to those leadership shakeups, the team faced scrutiny surrounding Brydon Carse, while Joe Root was also at the center of attention amid this whirlwind stretch for the national side.