England and spectators feel the heat at sweltering Durham ODI
Fans, players and staff were feeling the effects of sweltering 37-degree temperatures during England's series-opening one-day international against South Africa at a sun-baked Durham.
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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.
Ernie Els warns Cameron Smith of making 'dangerous' LIV Golf move
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Van der Dussen ton leads South Africa to imposing total in Stokes's farewell ODI
Rassie van der Dussen's century was the cornerstone of South Africa's imposing 333-5 as the Proteas threatened to spoil England star Ben Stokes's farewell to one-day international cricket on Tuesday.
Rassie van der Dussen hits century as heat restricts Matthew Potts to four overs
Stifling heat saw Matthew Potts restricted to just four overs on his England one-day debut, as Rassie van der Dussen’s fine century lifted South Africa to 333 for five in the Royal London Series opener at Chester-le-Street.
Van der Dussen scores ton as South Africa post 333-5 in first ODI
DURHAM, ENGLAND : Rassie van der Dussen scored a career-best 133 as South Africa posted 333 for five in their 50 overs in sweltering heat in the first One-Day International against England at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday.
'Bilateral Series Will Have To Go': Michael Vaughan After Ben Stokes' Early ODI Retirement
Ben Stokes concludes his ODI career with England's first ODI of the three-match series against South Africa on Tuesday that is being played at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street. The all-rounder, who is 31 years old, shocked the world with his sudden and early retirement from the format. While the cricket fraternity congratulated Stokes for his ODI career in which he played over 100 games and scored close to 3000 runs besides picking over 70 wickets, many highlighted that the player still had a lot of cricket left in him for the format.