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"Countless ODI Memories": Ben Stokes' Sudden ODI Retirement Breaks The Internet

Ben Stokes on Monday surprised the world by announcing sudden retirement from ODI cricket. The southpaw informed on social media that England's upcoming ODI against South Africa on Tuesday, which will be played in Durham, will be his last game in the format. Though England will play a three-match ODI series against South Africa, Stokes won't be available for the next two games. Notably, England will also be playing a three-match T20I series and a Test series of as many matches against the side.

England's Stokes announces shock ODI retirement

LONDON :England's talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes announced his shock retirement from one-day cricket on Monday citing the "unsustainable" rigour of playing all three formats of the game.

Ken Kennedy, rugby player who was one of the 1974 Lions ‘Invincibles’ – obituary

Ken Kennedy, who has died aged 81, was an orthopaedic consultant and former British and Irish Lions hooker who won 45 caps for Ireland in the days before professional rugby; he was one of the celebrated Lions “Invincibles” of 1974 who had such an emphatic series victory against South Africa.

Why Did Ben Stokes Suddenly Retire From ODI Cricket? England Star Player Gives Update

In a surprise announcement on Monday, England all-rounder Ben Stokes announced his retirement from the ODIs. He added that he will be playing his last ODI for England on Tuesday against South Africa in Durham. The 31-year-old England Test captain's ODI career will forever be remembered for his Player-of-the-Match performance in the 2019 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final against New Zealand at Lord's. Explaining his decision to retire, Stokes said that playing all three formats of the game is just unsustainable for him right now.

"Most Competitive Bloke": Virat Kohli's Tribute After Ben Stokes' ODI Retirement

Star England all-rounder Ben Stokes, who was the hero of England's 2019 World Cup final win, announced on Monday that he will be retiring from ODIs after the series opener against South Africa, which will be played at his home ground in Durham. Stokes released a statement on social media to announce his retirement from the 50-over format, stating that playing all three formats was "just unsustainable" for him. Star India batter Virat Kohli, who has often clashed against Stokes on the field, paid the all-rounder the ultimate tribute.

Stokes to retire from ODI cricket after South Africa opener

Ben Stokes has announced that he is retiring from one-day international cricket.

Opinion: South Africa strength can expose New Zealand’s weakness in Rugby Championship openers

The July internationals produced some unforgettable moments for the rugby romantics.

"Superstar In Every Format": ECB CEO Clare Connor Praises Ben Stokes

After all-rounder, Ben Stokes announced his retirement from the One-Day International cricket, England Cricket Board's interim CEO, Clare Connor lavished praise on him. Stokes on Monday announced that he will be playing his last ODI match on Tuesday, which will be against South Africa. "Ben Stokes is a superstar in every format of our game. His remarkable contribution to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Final at Lord's in 2019 enabled England Men to win that prestigious trophy for the first time," said Clare Connor in an official statement.

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"Countless ODI Memories": Ben Stokes' Sudden ODI Retirement Breaks The Internet

England's Stokes announces shock ODI retirement

Ken Kennedy, rugby player who was one of the 1974 Lions ‘Invincibles’ – obituary

Why Did Ben Stokes Suddenly Retire From ODI Cricket? England Star Player Gives Update

"Most Competitive Bloke": Virat Kohli's Tribute After Ben Stokes' ODI Retirement

Stokes to retire from ODI cricket after South Africa opener

Opinion: South Africa strength can expose New Zealand’s weakness in Rugby Championship openers

"Superstar In Every Format": ECB CEO Clare Connor Praises Ben Stokes