本·斯托克斯在退役后首次接受深入采访，阐述了他对板球运动与酒精文化的看法。[1]斯托克斯于6月结束了15年的国际板球生涯，[1]他明确表示已"绝对"永久退役，不会为下一届Ashes赛事复出。[1]
关于英格兰国家队的饮酒文化，斯托克斯否认队伍存在问题，称"不……这是对一支球队极其不公平的指控"，[1]但他同时坦言"板球运动确实存在根深蒂固的饮酒文化，这一点并未改变"。[1]
展望未来职业方向，斯托克斯正在完成三级教练资格认证课程，[1]并表达了对执教英格兰队的渴望："我绝对希望有朝一日能成为英格兰队的教练。"[1]
Ben Stokes has given his first in-depth interview since stepping away from international cricket, addressing questions about drinking culture in the sport and his future ambitions.[1] The veteran cricketer ended his 15-year international career in June and has made clear his retirement is definitive.[1] When asked about a potential return for the next Ashes series, Stokes stated he is "definitely" retired and has no intention of making a comeback for that fixture.[1]
Addressing concerns about alcohol's role in English cricket, Stokes rejected suggestions that the national team faces a drinking problem, characterizing such claims as "such an extreme thing to put on a team."[1] However, he acknowledged that cricket as a sport maintains a persistent drinking culture that remains unchanged.[1]
Beyond his playing days, Stokes is pursuing a coaching trajectory and is currently completing a level three coaching certification course.[1] When discussing his long-term aspirations, he expressed a clear desire to lead England, saying he would "absolutely" love to become England's head coach one day.[1] Stokes has also submitted written observations about the upcoming Ashes to the governing body.[1]