What Happened
England Test captain Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket. The all-rounder played his final ODI match on July 19, 2022, against South Africa at Lord's.
Stokes cited the demanding nature of the international cricket schedule and the need to prioritize his Test captaincy and physical health as the primary reasons for his decision. He indicated that continuing to play all three formats of the game was no longer sustainable for him.
The retirement has prompted reactions from prominent figures in the cricket world. Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar acknowledged the difficulty Stokes would face in staying away from the middle, while Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh expressed that the game would miss Stokes's contributions.
Key Facts
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Ben Stokes has retired from One Day International (ODI) cricket.
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Stokes is the captain of the England Test team.
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His final ODI match was on July 19, 2022.
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The decision was made to focus on Test captaincy and physical well-being.
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Cricket figures Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh have commented on his retirement.