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.
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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.
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England all-rounder Ben Stokes has announced that he is retiring from one-day international cricket.
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Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from one-day cricket to focus on his role as England Test captain, with Tuesday’s clash against South Africa at Durham to be his last match.
Ben Stokes Announces Retirement From ODIs, Will Play Last Match On Tuesday
England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Monday announced that he will be retiring from ODI cricket and will be playing his last 50-over format game on Tuesday against South Africa in Durham. Stokes announcement comes as a surprise. The all-rounder made the announcement on his Twitter account, posting a lengthy statement.
Jos Buttler has had ‘baptism of fire’ as England white-ball captain, Matthew Mott admits
Matthew Mott admits Jos Buttler has had a “baptism of fire” as England’s white-ball captain, as South Africa stand by to keep the pressure on.