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'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.

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.

Graeme Smith Appointed Commissioner Of South Africa's Upcoming T20 League

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday confirmed that former Proteas captain Graeme Smith will be the commissioner of South Africa's upcoming T20 league. Smith will be overseeing all aspects (both cricketing and non-cricketing) and developing what is anticipated to be a dynamic brand that showcases the strength of South African cricket. Smith brings with him tremendous experience and understanding of the game, having worked in the sport as a player, captain, commentator, ambassador, consultant and more recently as Cricket South Africa's (CSA) Director of Cricket (DoC). \

"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.

"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.

"Didn't Step On Anyone's Toes": South Africa Pacer Lungi Ngidi Reacts On Facing Flak For Supporting Black Lives Matter Movement

Racism in South Africa has been an oft-discussed topic. Even cricket in the country has not been spared from alleged cases of racism. The South African cricket team has often given proactive support to the ‘Black Lives Matter' movement. Even in the 2021 T20 World in the UAE, South African took knee in almost all the matches. Now, in an interview, senior Proteas pacer Lungi Ngidi has shared the racism experience of his family members, which shaped his thought process.

Ben Stokes Rested For South Africa T20Is And The Hundred

England's Test captain Ben Stokes has been rested from the home T20 series against South Africa as part of the team's workload management. Stokes, who is currently playing the ODI series against India, will also feature in the 50-over games against South Africa beginning July 19 before being rested from the T20 series starting July 27.

South Africa Women Name Squad For England T20Is, Commonwealth Games

South Africa named a 16-member squad for the upcoming T20Is against England, with 15 of those players forming the squad for the Women's T20 competition in the Commonwealth Games. Sune Luus will lead the side, with regular captain Dane van Niekerk continuing her rehabilitation from an ankle fracture sustained earlier this year. Mignon du Preez, who announced her retirement from the Test and ODI formats, also returns to the side after missing the series against Ireland in June.

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'Bilateral Series Will Have To Go': Michael Vaughan After Ben Stokes' Early ODI Retirement

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

Graeme Smith Appointed Commissioner Of South Africa's Upcoming T20 League

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

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

"Didn't Step On Anyone's Toes": South Africa Pacer Lungi Ngidi Reacts On Facing Flak For Supporting Black Lives Matter Movement

Ben Stokes Rested For South Africa T20Is And The Hundred

South Africa Women Name Squad For England T20Is, Commonwealth Games