Ben Stokes Announces ODI Retirement, 1st ODI Against SA To Be His Last One

England’s explosive all-rounder, Ben Stokes has announced retirement from ODIs. Stokes announced that the 1st ODI against South Africa at Chester-le-Street will be his last ODI match.

England’s World Cup winning star, Stokes has expressed that playing in three formats is unsustainable for him at this moment. Stokes was appointed as the red-ball skipper after Joe Root stepped down from the captaincy following England’s poor stint in the longest format.

Stokes’ Aggressive Approach In Tests

Under the captaincy of Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, everyone is witnessing a new face of England Test cricket. The aggressive approach has helped so far for the England Test team. They defeated the WTC champions New Zealand 3-0 at home followed by a brilliant victory against India in the rescheduled 5th Test match at Edgbaston.

Out of the 104 ODIs that Stokes has played for England, the most iconic has to be the final of the 2019 ICC World Cup. England lifted their first ever World Cup trophy by beating New Zealand in a Super Over in the final match. Ben Stokes’ knock of 84 runs off 98 deliveries helped England to tie the scores with New Zealand.

Ben Stokes ODI Stats

In the 104 ODI matches, Ben Stokes has smashed 2919 runs and picked 74 wickets. He has smashed 3 centuries in the format and 102* is his highest score, while with the ball, Stokes has claimed the best bowling figures of 5/61.

Ben Stokes Statement On ODI Retirement

On announcing his retirement from ODI cricket, Stokes said, “I will play my last game for England in ODI cricket on Tuesday in Durham. I have decided to retire from this format. This has been an incredibly tough decision to make. I have loved every minute of playing with my mates for England. We have had an incredible journey on the way.”