Cricket
Fans thought he would keep playing, but his emotional retirement has taken a new twist after recent claims.
The former England captain said Stokes’ relationship with the ECB had become strained and trust had broken down.
Vaughan said, "As England captain, you need to trust everyone around you, including the management and ECB."
Vaughan said a lack of trust may have played a part in Stokes stepping down. He added that a tough winter and various incidents on and off the field also affected the decision.
Vaughan said Stokes didn’t seem himself before the first Test at Lord’s and has clearly fallen out with the ECB recently. He added that Stokes has probably lost some trust in them.
The ECB hasn’t responded to Vaughan’s remarks, but his comments have sparked a new debate about what led to Stokes’ retirement.
With questions still unanswered, Stokes’ retirement remains one of the biggest and most mysterious stories in cricket.