'Once in a generation player': Tom Latham, Joe Root pay heartfelt tributes after Ben Stokes' shock retirement
- Posted on June 30, 2026
- By The Times of India
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'Once in a generation player': Tom Latham, Joe Root pay heartfelt tributes after Ben Stokes' shock retirement
Ben Stokes brought the curtain down on his illustrious Test career with a surprise retirement announcement during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Although England suffered a defeat in the match, Stokes' remarkable contributions to the game were celebrated by teammates and opponents alike, with New Zealand captain Tom Latham and long-time England teammate Joe Root paying heartfelt tributes.