Virat Kohli has responded to Ben Stokes’ retirement post on Instagram, saying it is “the most competitive bloke” he has “ever played.” Earlier, the 31-year-old cricketer had revealed that he has not been giving his best as playing three formats can be overwhelming, adding that the first ODI against South Africa at home ground Durham will be his last.
Meanwhile Kohli who is as scary as Stokes was quick to reply on Stokes’ Insta post. “You are the most competitive player I have ever played against. Respect,” said the 33-year-old.
Stokes helped England win 2019 ODI World Cup with a match-winning knock of 84 not out against New Zealand in the summit clash at Lord’s.
Stokes decided to manage his workload as he felt it was becoming untenable for him to play in all three formats at the moment. Stokes has played 104 ODIs so far in which he scored 2919 runs and claimed 74 scalps. That’s what he said.
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“I will play my last match for England in ODI cricket on Tuesday in Durham. I have decided to retire from this format. This has been an incredibly difficult decision to make. I have loved every minute of playing for England with my teammates. We have had an incredible journey along the way,” Stokes wrote in the post.
“As tough as it was to make a decision, not that hard to deal with the fact that I can’t give my 100 per cent to my teammates in this format anymore. The England shirt-wearer deserves no less,” Read his statement.
“Three formats are unstable for me right now. Not only do I feel that my body is letting me down because of the schedule and what is expected of us, but I also feel like I am replacing another player who gives Jose and the rest of the team their all. can give something. It is time for someone else to progress as a cricketer and create incredible memories over the past 11 years.”
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Stokes was recently appointed the Test captain of England as he took over from Joe Root. Whereas his journey as Test captain began with an emphatic win over New Zealand on a decent start with a 2-0 series win. India In the rescheduled test.
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