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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.

Ben Stokes hopes early ODI retirement prolongs career

Ben Stokes said on Tuesday he was retiring from one-day internationals earlier than planned as the England Test captain hopes it will prolong his career into his mid-30s.

Ben Stokes hopes ODI retirement serves as a warning to cricket

cricket chiefs over an increasingly congested global schedule, with the all-rounder insisting players "are not cars, you can't just fill us up". Stokes was a central figure in England's 2019 World Cup final triumph, their greatest moment in 50-over cricket. But Stokes is making his 105th and final ODI appearance against South Africa on Tuesday -- a match taking place at his Durham home ground.

Red cards, yellow cards, citings and confusion - rugby on a precipice after summer controversies

Barely a week goes by during the rugby season without some controversy on the disciplinary front and it was the same story in the summer internationals. Just about the one consistent factor right now seems to be inconsistency.

B&M shoppers spot one of the most nostalgic discontinued 90s 90s Cadbury chocolates for £1

Budget high street retailer B&M delighted shoppers when they found one of Cadbury's most popular discontinued chocolates from the 90s back on shelves. The Cadbury chocolates were hugely popular in the 1990s, and it was a blow for many when they were discontinued.

Banyana goalkeeper Dlamini lauds 'unbreakable' team spirit: 'It was not an easy game'

Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Andile Dlamini has applauded her team's spirit to overcome a plucky Zambia outfit and ensure they advance to the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final.

Zambia fume over Banyana penalty, lodge referee complaint to CAF

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has lodged a complaint to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the referee's decision to award Banyana Banyana a penalty in Monday's 2022 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final.

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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

Ben Stokes hopes early ODI retirement prolongs career

Ben Stokes hopes ODI retirement serves as a warning to cricket

Red cards, yellow cards, citings and confusion - rugby on a precipice after summer controversies

B&M shoppers spot one of the most nostalgic discontinued 90s 90s Cadbury chocolates for £1

Banyana goalkeeper Dlamini lauds 'unbreakable' team spirit: 'It was not an easy game'

Zambia fume over Banyana penalty, lodge referee complaint to CAF