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I am surprised with Hardik Pandya's transformation: Sanjay Manjrekar

Sanjay Manjrekar is mighty quite surprised with Hardik Pandya's transformation from just being a hard-hitting batter to emerging as one of the best all-rounders in the world who is also capable of leading teams. Pandya recently guided Gujarat Titans to IPL glory by leading from the front and showed his captaincy and all-round skills in ample measure during the white-ball series against Ireland. He then played crucial roles in India defeating the Jos Buttler-led England to clinch the T20I and ODI series.

Rassie van der Dussen stars as South Africa deny Ben Stokes a farewell ODI win

Van der Dussen's career-best 134 was the cornerstone of South Africa's 335-5, their highest ODI total in England, and he also shared stands of 109 with opener Janneman Malan (57) and 151 with Aiden Markram, who made a stylish 77. Test captain Stokes did not have a fairytale finish to a 50-over international cricket career that peaked with a player of the match display in England's 2019 World Cup final triumph.

Van der Dussen stars as Proteas deny Stokes a farewell ODI win

CHESTER-LE-STREET, UK: Rassie van der Dussen’s century helped South Africa spoil Ben Stokes’s farewell to one-day international cricket as the Proteas won by 62 runs on the England star’s Durham home ground to go 1-0 up in a three-match series.

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.

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.

Too much cricket – Is the international game unsustainable?

Ben Stokes’ one-day international retirement has brought heightened scrutiny on a fixture programme which has been termed “unsustainable” by the England Test captain.

England vs South Africa, 1st ODI Live Score Updates: South Africa Opt To Bat In Ben Stokes' Farewell Game

England vs South Africa, 1st ODI Live Score Updates: South Africa skipper Keshav Maharaj has opted to bat against England in the first ODI of the three-match series on Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street on Tuesday. While the match in Durham kicks off the series between the two competitive sides, it will sees Ben Stokes bidding adieu to the ODI format. Stokes, who has made his final appearance in the format with his 105th game, announced about his decision to retire from ODIs on the eye of this match. England would be looking to give a perfect farewell in the ODIs to the star all-rounder with a win over the guests, while South Africa will also be equally eager for an early lead in the three-match series. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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I am surprised with Hardik Pandya's transformation: Sanjay Manjrekar

Rassie van der Dussen stars as South Africa deny Ben Stokes a farewell ODI win

Van der Dussen stars as Proteas deny Stokes a farewell ODI win

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

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

Too much cricket – Is the international game unsustainable?

England vs South Africa, 1st ODI Live Score Updates: South Africa Opt To Bat In Ben Stokes' Farewell Game