Stephen Fleming rules out attempt to reverse Ben Stokes retirement

England Test coach Stephen Fleming says he will not try to persuade Ben Stokes to reverse his retirement decision ahead of next year's Ashes. Fleming met the former captain at Durham and found him content with the choice he made in June.

Stokes stepped down from Test cricket after four years as captain during England's series loss to New Zealand. The 35-year-old has continued playing county cricket for Durham and signed with Adelaide Strikers for the Big Bash League.

Fleming said he respects the weight of such decisions and would not question Stokes' choice. The coach has also spoken with predecessor Brendon McCullum and believes open communication between the two will benefit English cricket.