Ben Stokes May Retire From ODI: Big blow to England, England’s Ben Stokes may retire soon. The ICC World Cup is in its last stages.
The England team is out of the semi-finals after winning 3 out of 9 matches. As soon as England is out, star player Ben Stokes has made a big announcement.
Stokes has given a statement in gestures that he may soon say goodbye to ODI cricket. After England’s exit from the World Cup, star player Ben Stokes said that it is becoming difficult for him to play ODI cricket while captaining the Test.
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Fans Disappointed With Stokes’ Statement:-
Stokes said that he will have to seriously consider whether he wants to continue playing ODI cricket or not. It will not be easy for me to make this decision. Stokes gave this statement while talking to Sky Sports.
After this statement, frustration is visible among the fans of England. Stokes is a star all-rounder. He has the ability to make the team win by doing wonders with both ball and bat, hence the fans are disappointed with his statement that he is considering retirement.
Stokes is Struggling With A Knee Injury:-
Stokes said that as a Test captain, a lot of things are coming to the fore. There is a lot I want to do with the Test team. This will be a decision that I will probably have to think about quite hard to come up with.
Let us tell you that Ben Stokes was in the headlines in 2022 when he announced his retirement from ODI cricket. This decision was not sudden but the result of careful deliberation.
Apart From This, He was Suffering From An Old Injury To His Left Knee:-
Stokes cited the physical and mental demands of playing in all three formats as the reason for his retirement. Additionally, he was suffering from an old left knee injury, which further complicated his condition.
Given his important contribution to the England cricket team, Stokes’ retirement was a shock for many people. He played an important role in England’s World Cup victory in 2019 and was named Player of the Match in the final.
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Speculation of Stokes returning to ODI cricket in 2023 began to spread. Regarding these rumours, a new announcement was made on 16 August 2023 that Stokes would return to the ODI match. Now Stokes has once again given a big statement on his retirement.
