England’s Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket on Sunday. Since making his One-Day International and T20 international debuts in 2011, he has scored over 10,000 runs and taken more than 300 wickets, cementing his status as one of the country’s greatest all-rounders. His 2013 Ashes debut century showcased his pugnacity, while his 258-run innings in Cape Town in 2016 was a historic achievement.
However, Stokes faced significant challenges in his career. In 2017, he was arrested for causing affray and dropped from the England squad following the Bristol nightclub incident. He also had to contend with personal tragedies and mental health struggles, including an indefinite break from cricket announced in June 2021.
Throughout his career, Stokes has been known for his powerful hitting in T20 formats but has faced criticism and controversy, such as the decision by England’s ECB not to name him vice-captain or include him on their Australia tour in 2017. His record-breaking performance in the 2016 T20 World Cup final and his heroics at Headingley highlight both his talents and the complexities of his career.
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