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Ben Stokes Is Once-In-A-Generation Player, England Will Miss Him In ODIs: Jos Buttler

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler has described Ben Stokes as "once-in-a-generation player", while his predecessor Eoin Morgan hailed him as a "true leader" after the star allrounder retired from ODIs, leaving the cricket world shocked. The chief architect of England's historic 2019 World Cup triumph, Stokes ended his 105-match ODI career with a forgettable 5-run innings at his home ground here in Durham as England lost to South Africa by 62 runs to trail 0-1 in the three-match series.

"Thank You For Everything": Ben Stokes Receives Rousing ODI Farewell. Watch

Ben Stokes played his final ODI game on Tuesday against South Africa. He got a rousing farewell after the match. His sudden retirement came as a shock to many. The 31-year-old Stokes is best remembered for his brilliant innings in the 2019 World Cup final against New Zealand. England World Cup hero Stokes was blunt when explaining his decision to retire from one-day internationals: "We are not cars, you can't just fill us up."

Durham or Durban? How Proteas thrived, England melted in scorching heat

At the first drinks break between the Proteas and England at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday, the umbrellas came out with the refreshments to give the fielding home side a reprieve from the sun.

Buttler: We'll miss Stokes, he's a 'once-in-a-generation player'

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler hailed Ben Stokes as a "fantastic ambassador" and a "once-in-a-generation player" after his retirement from one-day international cricket.

Ben Stokes retirement should be ‘wake-up call’ for cricket – Jos Buttler

England captain Jos Buttler believes Ben Stokes’ retirement from one-day cricket should act as a “wake-up call” for the game, as he faces up to his own challenge of finding a way to replace his star all-rounder.

Stokes: 'We're not cars' | Schedule asks 'too much of players'

Ben Stokes says his ODI retirement was triggered by an "unsustainable" cricketing schedule, saying the calendar is currently too packed for players to feature in all formats.

Watch: Ben Stokes Gets Emotional As He Gets Rousing Reception In Farewell ODI For England

A day after making the shock announcement that he is retiring from ODIs, Ben Stokes stepped out at his home ground in Durham to play his final match of the format as England took on South Africa in their series opener. Stokes, who was England's hero in their 2019 World Cup final triumph and through the campaign in general, said it was "unsustainable" for him to play all three formats and hence stepped away from ODIs. In a heartwarming gesture, Stokes led the English team out as they took the field.

Fans feel the heat at Chester-le-Street as England stars struggle under the sun

Fans, players and staff were feeling the effects of sweltering 37-degree heat as safety concerns emerged during England’s first one-day international against South Africa at Chester-le-Street.

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Ben Stokes Is Once-In-A-Generation Player, England Will Miss Him In ODIs: Jos Buttler

"Thank You For Everything": Ben Stokes Receives Rousing ODI Farewell. Watch

Durham or Durban? How Proteas thrived, England melted in scorching heat

Buttler: We'll miss Stokes, he's a 'once-in-a-generation player'

Ben Stokes retirement should be ‘wake-up call’ for cricket – Jos Buttler

Stokes: 'We're not cars' | Schedule asks 'too much of players'

Watch: Ben Stokes Gets Emotional As He Gets Rousing Reception In Farewell ODI For England

Fans feel the heat at Chester-le-Street as England stars struggle under the sun