Former England Test captain Ben Stokes has ruled out any chance of reversing his international retirement for next year’s home Ashes, as also suggested by Australian coach Andrew McDonald.&nbsp;While McDonald felt that Stokes’ final homecoming for the 2027 series against Australia would be a fairytale ending to his decorated career, ECB’s managing director Rob Key also kept the door open for Stokes’ ‘unlikely’ comeback. Stokes, however, shut all those rumours but hinted at a future England coaching role once he is done playing. &nbsp;Ben Stokes shockingly announced his international retirement midway through the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge in June, with the ECB making his decision public before tea on day four. While he enjoyed his final day on the field with a couple of wickets, much to the crowd’s cheers and a quickfire 30 at the top during the run chase, he claimed that he had nothing more to offer and that the four-year captaincy reign had consumed him completely.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wi-vs-pak-2nd-test-shafique-and-skipper-babar-lead-fightback-with-unbroken-168-run-stand-on-day-2-1785809243632">WI vs PAK, 2nd Test: Shafique and skipper Babar lead fightback with unbroken 168-run stand on Day 2</a> &nbsp;Even though he reversed his ODI retirement to feature at the 2023 World Cup in India, Stokes said he ‘definitely’ is not coming back to play the 2027 Ashes. &nbsp;"I'm doing my level three coaching now while I'm still playing, because when the day comes that I'm not playing anymore, I'd love to be able to have all that stuff signed off and done," Stokes said on the 'For the Love of Cricket' podcast. &nbsp;On his coaching plan, Stokes noted, "I know what I want to do in terms of staying within the game, which is to be a coach. &nbsp;“And would I love to be coach of England one day? Absolutely. I just really like the idea of being in some form of leadership away from playing.”<h2>Root Over Brook for ENG's Test Captaincy Shocks Stokes</h2>While Harry Brook was the designated Test vice-captain when Stokes was leading the side, the ECB picked veteran and former skipper Joe Root as his replacement, while also naming Stephen Fleming as the new head coach, replacing Brendon McCullum.&nbsp;Although Stokes admitted to understanding the reasoning behind handing over the baton to Root, he questioned the message the board has or would send to Brook for overlooking him. &nbsp;"Even when I missed that Test match, I was like, 'Why is Brooky (not the captain?) -– he's vice-captain'. And I sort of got it. I understood the reasoning why they were saying it. &nbsp;"But I was still like, 'What message is that sending to him?' He's vice-captain. And then the captain is not playing, but he's not captain. What? &nbsp;"I had no leadership or captaincy experience when I took over,” he said.&nbsp;

Ben Stokes rules out a return for the 2027 Ashes, shutting down comeback speculation while revealing his ambition to coach England in the future.

Former England Test captain Ben Stokes has ruled out any chance of reversing his international retirement for next year’s home Ashes, as also suggested by Australian coach Andrew McDonald. While McDonald felt that Stokes’ final homecoming for the 2027 series against Australia would be a fairytale ending to his decorated career, ECB’s managing director Rob Key also kept the door open for Stokes’ ‘unlikely’ comeback. Stokes, however, shut all those rumours but hinted at a future England coaching role once he is done playing. Ben Stokes shockingly announced his international retirement midway through the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge in June, with the ECB making his decision public before tea on day four. While he enjoyed his final day on the field with a couple of wickets, much to the crowd’s cheers and a quickfire 30 at the top during the run chase, he claimed that he had nothing more to offer and that the four-year captaincy reign had consumed him completely. Also read| WI vs PAK, 2nd Test: Shafique and skipper Babar lead fightback with unbroken 168-run stand on Day 2 Even though he reversed his ODI retirement to feature at the 2023 World Cup in India, Stokes said he ‘definitely’ is not coming back to play the 2027 Ashes. "I'm doing my level three coaching now while I'm still playing, because when the day comes that I'm not playing anymore, I'd love to be able to have all that stuff signed off and done," Stokes said on the 'For the Love of Cricket' podcast. On his coaching plan, Stokes noted, "I know what I want to do in terms of staying within the game, which is to be a coach. “And would I love to be coach of England one day? Absolutely. I just really like the idea of being in some form of leadership away from playing.” Root Over Brook for ENG's Test Captaincy Shocks Stokes While Harry Brook was the designated Test vice-captain when Stokes was leading the side, the ECB picked veteran and former skipper Joe Root as his replacement, while also naming Stephen Fleming as the new head coach, replacing Brendon McCullum. Although Stokes admitted to understanding the reasoning behind handing over the baton to Root, he questioned the message the board has or would send to Brook for overlooking him. "Even when I missed that Test match, I was like, 'Why is Brooky (not the captain?) -– he's vice-captain'. And I sort of got it. I understood the reasoning why they were saying it. "But I was still like, 'What message is that sending to him?' He's vice-captain. And then the captain is not playing, but he's not captain. What? "I had no leadership or captaincy experience when I took over,” he said.

Ben Stokes rules out a return for the 2027 Ashes, shutting down comeback speculation while revealing his ambition to coach England in the future.&nbsp;

Ashes return ‘out of question’ but Stokes seeks future England coaching role

Ben Stokes retired from international cricket following the last Test against New Zealand this summer. But the Australian head coach Andrew McDonald feels it would be a ‘fairytale’ for him to come out of retirement for the home Ashes next year. After the London nightclub incident that put Stokes and Gus Atkinson in a bad light, his relationship with the ECB broke, leading to his shock retirement from international cricket. McDonald, however, feels that, with the next Ashes less than a year away, Stokes could come back for his final hurrah in the whites.&nbsp;"I think the fairytale would be that he comes back out of retirement and takes on one more Ashes, and builds a lot of hype on the way in," Australia's coach said in a chat with the radio station SEN on Wednesday (July 29). "If you're looking at promoting that series, that's probably the angle that you would want, that he comes out of retirement."&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rcb-first-cricket-franchise-cross-300-million-brand-value-ipl-2026-1785349675469">IPL 2026 champions RCB become first cricket franchise to cross $300M brand value</a> &nbsp;Stokes led England to a 115-run win over New Zealand in the series-opener at Lord’s, after which he and Atkinson went out partying in Chelsea. A brawl unfolded, leading to the ECB and the Cricket Regulator suspending the two involved ahead of the second Test, which England lost dearly, conceding the lead. While the two were asked to represent their respective County sides in the Championship, Joe Root led the Test team in Stokes’ absence. &nbsp;Following a detailed investigation into the matter, the two were let go with formal warnings and returned to the Test squad for the third and deciding Test at Trent Bridge. Midway through the fourth day of the final match, the ECB publicly announced Stokes’ shocking decision to relinquish the Test captaincy and hang up his boots from international cricket. &nbsp;Stokes enjoyed his last outing in the whites, having opened with Ben Duckett in England’s final innings of the match. He got out on a quickfire 30 late on day four as England lost the final Test on the fifth day to lose the home series 2-1. &nbsp;McDonald feels Stokes, 35, has plenty of cricket left in him, and hopes that the new coach holds that conversation with Stokes over a potential comeback to the Test side for the final home Ashes. &nbsp;"To me, he's still got a lot of good cricket left in him," McDonald opined. "It'll be a fascinating watch. I think that whoever the new head coach that comes in potentially has a conversation with him. We don't know why Ben left; I don't think there's been anything on the record around the definitive reason as to why. He may have just called it a day on Test cricket, and that's it, so there might be a full stop there."

Australia coach Andrew McDonald believes a 'fairytale' Ben Stokes comeback for Ashes 2027 would be the ultimate storyline following his shock Test retirement.

Ben Stokes retired from international cricket following the last Test against New Zealand this summer. But the Australian head coach Andrew McDonald feels it would be a ‘fairytale’ for him to come out of retirement for the home Ashes next year. After the London nightclub incident that put Stokes and Gus Atkinson in a bad light, his relationship with the ECB broke, leading to his shock retirement from international cricket. McDonald, however, feels that, with the next Ashes less than a year away, Stokes could come back for his final hurrah in the whites. "I think the fairytale would be that he comes back out of retirement and takes on one more Ashes, and builds a lot of hype on the way in," Australia's coach said in a chat with the radio station SEN on Wednesday (July 29). "If you're looking at promoting that series, that's probably the angle that you would want, that he comes out of retirement." Also read| IPL 2026 champions RCB become first cricket franchise to cross $300M brand value Stokes led England to a 115-run win over New Zealand in the series-opener at Lord’s, after which he and Atkinson went out partying in Chelsea. A brawl unfolded, leading to the ECB and the Cricket Regulator suspending the two involved ahead of the second Test, which England lost dearly, conceding the lead. While the two were asked to represent their respective County sides in the Championship, Joe Root led the Test team in Stokes’ absence. Following a detailed investigation into the matter, the two were let go with formal warnings and returned to the Test squad for the third and deciding Test at Trent Bridge. Midway through the fourth day of the final match, the ECB publicly announced Stokes’ shocking decision to relinquish the Test captaincy and hang up his boots from international cricket. Stokes enjoyed his last outing in the whites, having opened with Ben Duckett in England’s final innings of the match. He got out on a quickfire 30 late on day four as England lost the final Test on the fifth day to lose the home series 2-1. McDonald feels Stokes, 35, has plenty of cricket left in him, and hopes that the new coach holds that conversation with Stokes over a potential comeback to the Test side for the final home Ashes. "To me, he's still got a lot of good cricket left in him," McDonald opined. "It'll be a fascinating watch. I think that whoever the new head coach that comes in potentially has a conversation with him. We don't know why Ben left; I don't think there's been anything on the record around the definitive reason as to why. He may have just called it a day on Test cricket, and that's it, so there might be a full stop there."

Australia coach Andrew McDonald believes a 'fairytale' Ben Stokes comeback for Ashes 2027 would be the ultimate storyline following his shock Test retirement.

Ashes 2027: Australia coach Andrew McDonald sees 'fairytale' Ben Stokes comeback

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Ashes return ‘out of question’ but Stokes seeks future England coaching role

Ashes 2027: Australia coach Andrew McDonald sees 'fairytale' Ben Stokes comeback