By Check The Real Reason Why Ben Stokes Retired From ODI’S: England Test team head coach Brendon McCullum has termed all-rounder Ben Stokes’ decision to retire from the ODI format as a “right” decision. Ben Stokes announced his retirement from ODI cricket on 18 July. His decision had taken everyone by surprise. According to Ben Stokes, it was becoming very difficult for him to play all three formats, and at the same time, it became very difficult for him to travel so much.
Brendon McCullum at SENZ Breakfast said that the number of players playing in all formats is small. Only Stokes could have taken such a decision. At present, Stokes is in command of the Test team, and he is giving his best performance in this format. It became very difficult for him to play in all three formats, so he took this decision. They also have a young family and a lot more going on.
He further said, ‘I do not know the rest of the people, but I am looking at this decision of Stokes in a very positive way. Now Stokes will be able to devote more time to Test cricket, and I will also be able to spend more time with him. Ben Stokes has scored 2924 runs and took 74 wickets in 105 ODIs for England.
Test cricket is going to be more fun now: Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum believes that now that Ben Stokes has retired from ODI cricket, he will be able to concentrate more on Test cricket. Let us tell you, Ben Stokes was appointed the test team captain after Joe Root stepped down as the Test captain.
Brendon McCullum said, ‘The truth is that we all wanted Stokes to play in all three formats. We all know his ability, and he has achieved a lot in a short period. Sometimes things have to be left in their place. Stokes must have taken this decision after some thought.
He further said, ‘Stokes is the captain of our Test team, and he has done very well in a short time. Now that he is ready to devote more time to Test cricket, spending more time with him will be a lot of fun. Let us tell you, a few months back, and Stokes was appointed as the captain of the England Test team. Under his captaincy, England played four Test matches and won all four.
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