England captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket. He made the announcement on day four of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. His international career ended after the match.
He played 122 Tests, 114 ODIs and 43 T20s for England. He scored 7,273 runs and took 252 wickets in Test cricket. He hit 136 sixes in Tests, a record. He was captain for 44 Tests, winning nearly 56% of them, the best success rate for an England skipper in 45 years.
He scored 135 not out at Headingley in the 2019 Ashes. He was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2019. He also faced off-field incidents, including a charge of affray in 2017. He also suffered several severe injuries.
What is Ben Stokes Net Worth?
Ben Stokes has an estimated net worth of $8.5 million in 2026. He earns an estimated £2 to £3 million per year from cricket contracts and match fees. He is on a central contract with the England Cricket Board worth £800,000 per year and also earns match fees of around £12,000 per Test and £4,000 per limited-overs game.
He was bought by Chennai Super Kings for ₹6.25 crore in the IPL 2023 auction. He has also participated in other T20 leagues like The Hundred.
His endorsements include GM Cricket, Red Bull, Adidas, Dream11 and Royal Stag.
He lives in a home in Hampshire valued at around $2 million. His car collection includes a Range Rover Sport, a Mercedes-AMG and an Audi. He also owns a Rolex Daytona.
In 2025, he invested in Corpay, a B2B payments platform, and became a brand ambassador for the company. He will appear in a campaign titled “Be the bigger player”.
Ben Stokes Salary
Ben Stokes extended his England central contract through to the end of the next home Ashes series in 2027. He is one of 14 players to sign two-year deals. His previous contract was due to expire at the end of next summer.
His extension indicates the potential for him to lead England into the 2027 Ashes and aligns his future with head coach Brendon McCullum.
Jofra Archer has also signed an extended contract following his return to Test cricket. Eleven of the Ashes squad, including Stokes, Archer, Joe Root and Harry Brook, have signed two-year deals. Four players have one-year contracts, and Mark Wood is entering the final part of a three-year contract he signed in 2023.
Ben Stokes Endorsements
Ben Stokes has endorsement deals with several brands.
He is endorsed by Adidas, the sportswear brand. He is a Red Bull Ambassador and supports Red Bull’s cricket initiatives. He uses GM cricket bats and promotes the Ben Stokes BS55 range.
He endorses London Pilsner in India. He is a Brand Ambassador for Dream11, India’s largest fantasy sports platform. He has promoted Royal Stag for the IPL and ICC World Cup.
He is an ambassador for Seaham Hall, a hotel and spa on the Durham coast, and promotes the hotel’s luxury residences.
Ben Stokes House & Cars
Ben Stokes moved into his family home in Durham in 2017. The house is lived-in and full of stories. He and his wife Clare redesigned the kitchen, which now has better flow and a central island. They also built a full home media system, a cinema room and a dance studio for their daughter.
The snug is where the family unwinds. The dining room is used for Christmas dinners and hosting guests. There is a memorabilia room with cricket history, including his first five-wicket haul shirt and a stump from the 2015 Ashes with only eight signatures.
The home bar displays trophies and unopened champagne bottles from awards. There is a gaming room with triple monitors and a streaming setup. There is also a golf simulator.
The master bedroom is simple and elegant with a high-end ensuite and a dressing room with custom shelves. The garden has a putting green and a weather-proof outdoor TV.
In late 2024, masked intruders broke into the home while Clare and the children were inside. Ben’s OBE medal and priceless memorabilia were stolen. No one was harmed and an investigation is ongoing. The house also has several dogs, including Shelby and her six puppies.
Ben Stokes owns a small but exotic car collection. His estimated net worth is around $13 million.
He owns a Ferrari F430, which has a 4.3-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine producing 510 horsepower and 470 Nm of torque. It has a top speed of 315 km/h and goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds.
He also owns a Range Rover Sport SVR, which has a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine generating 567 horsepower. It has an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
FAQs
Q. When did Ben Stokes retire from international cricket?
A. Stokes retired after the third Test against New Zealand.
Q. How many Test matches did Ben Stokes play?
A. Stokes played 122 Test matches.
Q. What is Ben Stokes’ Test sixes record?
A. Stokes hit a record 136 sixes in Test cricket.
Q. What will Ben Stokes do after retirement?
A. Stokes will continue playing domestic cricket for Durham.
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