Cricket
The crowd stood and applauded Ben Stokes, not expecting what would happen next on the field.
Before the start of Day 4, Ben Stokes told his teammates it would be his last international game. Fans were emotional as one of England’s greatest careers came to an end.
Right after the ovation, Stokes bowled and took a wicket, turning his farewell into a fairytale moment.
2019 ODI World Cup winner, England Test captain, Ashes hero at Headingley, and we could go on and on. Ben Stokes was one of England’s greatest all-rounders.
Even after announcing his retirement, Stokes led by example and kept making an impact with the ball.
The ovation, the wicket, and the emotions made this one of cricket’s most memorable farewells.
Ben Stokes retires as a modern legend, with fearless performances that will be remembered for years to come.