Ben Stokes’ One of the most remarkable careers came to an end with his retirement from international cricket of England Cricket history. As tributes started pouring in from the cricket world, one message stood out for its sentiment and authenticity. Former England captain Joe RootThe man who shared the dressing room with Stokes for more than a decade paid an emotional tribute which perfectly captured the all-rounder’s extraordinary impact on English cricket.
Joe Root’s heartfelt message for Ben Stokes goes viral
Soon after, Stokes announced his retirement after the third Test. new zealand At Trent Bridge, the ECB released a special tribute video which included heartfelt messages from his England teammates. In the video, Root praised Stokes for always shouldering the responsibility in the toughest situations and delivering unforgettable match-winning performances under immense pressure.
“We’ve been through a lot as two players, but one thing I’ve always admired about you is that no matter what has happened, you’ve always been your own boss. You can only create diamonds under pressure. Whenever the game is in the balance, there are only so many players who can create moments like you. It’s been a hell of a journey buddy, I’ve loved every minute playing with you. I’m so grateful that I’ve been able to travel with you, and I’m really looking forward to it.” I’ve been there at some point, when we’re just dusty old veterans like the coaching staff, sitting around drinking beer,” Root said.
Here is the video:
From one legend of England to another, goodbye ❤️ pic.twitter.com/XYFX9IRdCK
– England Cricket (@englandcricket) 29 June 2026
Harry Brook recalls Stokes’ unforgettable Headingley heroics
captain of england harry brook The heartfelt tribute also highlighted how Stokes has inspired generations of cricketers with his performances across all formats. Brook described Stokes’ iconic unbeaten 135 at Headingley during the 2019 Ashes as one of the defining moments of modern Test cricket, calling it an innings that will be remembered for generations.
He also praised the former captain’s contributions to England’s World Cup victory, Ashes campaign and numerous match-winning performances, and said that everyone who shared a dressing room with Stokes was fortunate to have seen one of the game’s greatest competitors up close.
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Ben Stokes leaves behind an unforgettable legacy
Stokes brought to a close an illustrious 15-year international career that began in 2011. Widely regarded as one of England’s greatest all-rounders, he produced many iconic performances, including his unforgettable innings of 84 not out. 2019 ODI World Cup The final which gave England their first world title.
Stokes to take over Test captaincy in 2022 after Root’s resignation, along with head coach Brendon McCullumChanged England’s approach to red ball cricket with its aggressive “baseball” philosophy. Under his leadership, England registered a memorable series win new zealand, South Africa And Pakistan Restoring excitement in Test cricket.
Stokes retired with an excellent international record. In 122 Test matches, he scored 7,273 runs at an average of 34.46, including 14 centuries, while taking 252 wickets with six five-wicket hauls. He represented England in 114 ODIs, scoring 3,463 runs, and appeared in 43 T20Is, adding 585 runs to his impressive international tally.
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