CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -He returned to international cricket during the 2021-22 Ashes in Australia. Stokes said in a statement: “I will play my last game for England in ODI cricket on Tuesday in Durham.

Detailed explanation-2: -England all-rounder Ben Stokes has announced retirement from ODI cricket, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has said in a statement.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mohammad Hafeez (Pakistan) One of the most impactful players from Pakistan this century, Hafeez announced his retirement from all formats this year, putting an end to an 18-year-long career.

Detailed explanation-4: -Indian opener Murali Vijay took to social media to announce his decision to retire from all forms of international cricket. Murali Vijay represented India in 87 international matches across all formats, playing 61 Tests, 17 ODIs and nine T20Is. He last played for India in 2018 against Australia in Perth.

Detailed explanation-5: -2022 is turning out to be the year of departure for women cricketers. Other cricketers who have bid farewell to the sport this year are South Africa’s Mignon du Preez, England’s Kathrine Brunt and Anya Shurbshole, New Zealand’s Katey Martin and Amy Satterthwaite and West Indies’ Deandra Dottin.