Which England all rounder announced ODI retirement on 19 July 2022?

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Correct Answer : Option (A) - Ben Stokes

Star England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Monday(18th July 2022) made a surprise announcement to retire from ODI cricket.

The 31-year-old will play his last ODI against South Africa at his home ground in Durham on Tuesday(19th July 2022).

Stokes' ODI career will forever be remembered for his Player-of-the-Match performance in the 2019 World Cup final against New Zealand at Lord's.

His unbeaten 84 helped to send the match into a Super Over as England claimed their first 50-over World Cup title in the most thrilling of circumstances.

Stokes, who is England's Test captain, has scored 2919 runs in 104 ODIs and taken 74 wickets.

"I will play my last game for England in ODI cricket on Tuesday(19th July 2022) in Durham. I have decided to retire from this format..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : July 19, 2022

Category : Sports

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