Can’t give my 100 per cent anymore: Ben Stokes to retire from one-day internationals

Ben Stokes has mentioned he’ll retire from one-day internationals after England’s first match towards South Africa on Tuesday. Stokes mentioned three codecs of the sport should not sustainable for him anymore.

Ben Stokes of England publicizes ODI retirement. Courtesy: AP

HIGHLIGHTSBen Stokes will retire from ODIs after England’s match vs South Africa on TuesdayBen Stokes was just lately named England Test captainStokes has to date performed 104 ODIs for England

Ben Stokes introduced his choice to retire from one-day internationals after the primary match towards South Africa on Tuesday.

Ben Stokes was just lately named England Test captain and oversaw a series-levelling win over India within the rescheduled fifth Test match.

Ben Stokes was one of many heroes for England of their World Cup triumph in 2019 and performed a starring function within the closing towards New Zealand at Lord’s three years in the past.

However, Stokes took a while off final 12 months to get well from psychological fatigue. One of England’s greatest match-winners, Ben Stokes, will now give attention to Test cricket and T20Is.

Ben Stokes, who has performed 104 ODIs for England, was removed from his greatest within the three-match collection towards India. He scored 48 runs in 3 matches and didn’t decide any wickets.

In a press release launched on social media, Stokes mentioned it was time for anyone else to form their profession.

I’ll play my final recreation for England in ODI cricket on Tuesday in Durham. I’ve determined to retire from this format. This has been an extremely robust choice to make. I’ve cherished each minute of taking part in with my mates for England. We have had an unbelievable journey on the best way.

“As hard as a decision as this was to come to, it’s not as hard dealing with the fact I can’t give my teammates 100% of myself in this format anymore. The England shirt deserves nothing less from anyone who wears it.

“Three codecs are simply unsustainable for me now. Not solely do I really feel that my physique is letting me down due to the schedule and what’s anticipated of us, however I additionally really feel that I’m taking the place of one other participant who can provide Jos and the remainder of the crew their all. It’s time for another person to progress as a cricketer and make unbelievable reminiscences like I’ve over the previous 11 years.

“I’ll give the whole lot I’ve to Test cricket, and now, with this choice, I really feel I also can give my whole dedication to the T20 format.

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