By Fans Reacted On Twitter After Hearing From Ben Stokes: England’s star all-rounder and Test captain Ben Stokes surprised everyone by announcing his retirement from ODI cricket on 18th July. Ben Stokes said that the first ODI between England and South Africa to be played in Durham on 19th July would be their last match in the 50-over format.
Speaking on his decision to retire from ODI cricket immediately, Ben Stokes said that he cannot give his 100% in this format and is no longer in a position to represent the England cricket team in all three forms. So he decided to say goodbye to one format.
Ben Stokes retires from ODI cricket
The star all-rounder represented England in 104 ODIs in which he scored 2919 runs and took 74 wickets. He played a crucial role in helping England win the first World Cup by scoring 84 runs in the 2019 World Cup final. However, Stokes has confirmed that he will be available for selection in Test and T20I cricket.
Ben Stokes wrote on Twitter: “I will play my last ODI for England in Durham on 19th July. I have decided to retire from this format. It was tough for me to make this decision. I have thoroughly enjoyed my incredible journey and my time with my fellow players.
As tough as this decision was, the truth is equally harsh that now I can’t give my 100% in this format, so I don’t think I deserve to play in this format. I can’t play in all three formats now, so a qualified player should replace me. I will give my all to Test cricket, and now with this decision, I feel I can also devote my time to the T20 format. And I wish my teammates and the team all the best for the future.”
After this announcement by Ben Stokes, the cricket world is silent, and now they are giving their reaction to the decision of the England all-rounder on Twitter.
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