CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Ben Stokes, the England all-rounder, on Monday (18 July) announced his decision to retire from ODI cricket. Stokes, 31, said the first ODI between England and South Africa in Durham on Tuesday would be his last in the format, adding that it was “an incredibly tough decision".

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: -Hashim Amla, who had already left international cricket in 2019, officially announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

Detailed explanation-5: -India’s star batter Suresh Raina retired from all forms of cricket in the year 2022. He left international cricket in 2020. Leg-spinner Rahul Sharma also announced retirement from cricket. He played in limited overs cricket for India and also represented Chennai and Pune in IPL.