Ben Stokes made the decision to leave the ODI format on Monday afternoon following a successful 11 years in the game. The top all-rounder for England informed his friends and followers on social media of his impending retirement. The southpaw’s final appearance in the format will come in the opening ODI of the series against South Africa on Tuesday, July 19 at Chester-le-Street, Durham.
Eoin Morgan’s ODI team, which transformed England’s limited overs cricket after the 2015 World Cup, had Stokes as a key member. The New Zealand-born cricketer has inspired several illustrious victories for the national team, none more so than the stirring 2019 World Cup final versus New Zealand at the birthplace of cricket.
The 31-year-old is one of the most well-known cricket players in the world and has played for various teams in domestic T20 tournaments, which has increased his prestige and riches. According to a study by CAknowledge.com, the flamboyant all-arounder has an estimated net worth of $11 million and earns a salary of more than $1 million annually.
Stokes, who was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, has a thing for expensive automobiles, which is common among athletes these days. The talented batsman owns a range of luxury brands, including a blue 195 mph Mercedes AMG GT63, Audi, Mercedes, and Mercedes.
Ben Stokes is an elite player in each of our game’s formats: CEO of the ECB Clare Connor
Before his final game, the well-known cricketer had scored 2919 runs in 104 games for the side and taken 74 wickets. He will be remembered as one of the game’s top all-rounders and likely England’s greatest ever in the 50-over format. The interim CEO of the England Cricket Board, Clare Connor, responded to his retirement by praising the all-rounder as a “superstar” for England in all game types.
The best player in our sport in any format is Ben Stokes. His outstanding contribution to the 2019 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Final at Lord’s allowed England Men to win that illustrious trophy for the first time, according to a formal statement from Clare Connor.
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