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Ben Stokes pens touching note following retirement
Following his retirement from international cricket, Ben Stokes has penned a heartfelt farewell note. Stokes called time on his international career after the third and final Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, bringing an end to an extraordinary 15-year career that made him one of the greatest allrounders.
During his career, he represented England in 122 Tests, 114 ODIs and 43 T20Is, amassing 7,273, 3,463 and 585 runs, respectively. Among his greatest achievements was his glorious unbeaten innings in the 2019 Cricket World Cup final, which played a big role in helping England lift the trophy for the first time.
“It’s been a mad 15 years. It’s had everything thrown in there, from the highest highs to the lowest lows, on and off the field. My time was up, and no one was going to be able to make that decision other than me. But in the meantime, I just want to say I love every single England fan and every single cricket fan who’s supported me over the years," Stokes wrote on X.
“I love every single person I’ve walked out onto the field with representing England. I could go on and on, but I hope you get the gist of how much I loved doing what I did for 15 years."
“I’m looking forward to being a fan and supporting the team, and the odd day in hospitality won’t go amiss. Family, friends, teammates, fans… I love you all.”
Since taking over as England's Test captain in 2022, Stokes transformed the team completely, helping usher in a new era of aggressive cricket. He endorsed an attacking brand of play that played a key role in England's success.
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