Stokes shocked the cricket world last month by announcing his retirement from international cricket during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. His decision came after intense public scrutiny following an off-field bar brawl controversy, ending a remarkable decade-long England career.
"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 told radio station SEN.
"To me, he's still got a lot of good cricket left in him. It'll be a fascinating watch. I think that whoever the new head coach that comes in potentially has a conversation with him.
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Andrew McDonald stated that the new coaching setup could still try to convince Stokes to return before the Ashes. He also praised the England all-rounder's contribution to the game and said his career would be remembered for many iconic performances.
"But if it ends now, he's had a wonderful career in terms of what he's brought to the game, his impact in certain innings and moments in time. It will age pretty well for him to look back on," McDonald.
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Stokes retired with an outstanding Test record of 7,273 runs and 252 wickets from 122 matches. Across all formats, he scored 11,321 international runs and took 352 wickets. He also became only the second cricketer after Jacques Kallis to complete the Test double of 7,000 runs and 250 wickets.
He played the match-winning knock of England's 2019 ODI World Cup triumph with an unbeaten 84, smashed his unforgettable 135 not out at Headingley during the 2019 Ashes, and guided England to the 2022 T20 World Cup title with another unbeaten half-century.
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