Ben Stokes not done yet, jokes as ICC questions ECB over retirement video
Ben Stokes reacted with a cheeky post after reports claimed the ICC questioned the ECB over the release of his retirement speech video during the Trent Bridge Test against New Zealand.
Former England captain Ben Stokes reacted with a tongue-in-cheek social media post after reports emerged that the International Cricket Council (ICC) had questioned the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over the release of footage from his retirement speech during the third Test against New Zealand.
Reposting a report on X, Stokes simply wrote, "Sack him", a remark that quickly went viral and added a touch of humour to the controversy.
The issue stems from a two-minute video released by the ECB on the fourth day of the Trent Bridge Test, showing Stokes informing his England teammates that he would retire from international cricket after the match.
The dressing-room footage, which included audio, was published on social media before the tea interval while the Test was still in progress. Moments after news of his retirement spread around the ground, Stokes dismissed New Zealand batter Zak Foulkes, capping an emotional farewell in fitting fashion.
BEN STOKES’ FAREWELL OVERSHADOWED BY ICC QUERY
The controversy has slightly overshadowed the conclusion of one of England's most decorated careers. Stokes retired after transforming England's Test fortunes as captain alongside head coach Brendon McCullum under the aggressive 'Bazball' philosophy.
The all-rounder finished with more than 7,000 Test runs and over 250 wickets, while his heroic performances in the 2019 ODI World Cup final and the 2022 T20 World Cup final secured his place among England's all-time greats.
According to multiple reports, the ICC has written to the ECB alleging that the release of the dressing-room footage may have breached the Players' and Match Officials' Areas (PMOA) minimum standards, which form part of cricket's anti-corruption framework.
Article 2.2.11 prohibits fixed or temporary cameras and other recording equipment inside team dressing rooms for the purpose of broadcasting video or audio.
The governing body also reportedly reminded the ECB that any footage captured in players' areas should neither contain audio nor be released before the conclusion of a match.
The ICC's concerns relate to the ECB's handling of the footage rather than to Stokes himself. The former captain had previously said he left the planning and timing of his retirement announcement to his management team.
Neither the ICC nor the ECB has commented publicly on the reports. However, the episode has reignited debate over dressing-room media access and anti-corruption protocols, casting an unexpected shadow over Stokes' emotional farewell from international cricket.
Former England captain Ben Stokes reacted with a tongue-in-cheek social media post after reports emerged that the International Cricket Council (ICC) had questioned the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over the release of footage from his retirement speech during the third Test against New Zealand.
Reposting a report on X, Stokes simply wrote, "Sack him", a remark that quickly went viral and added a touch of humour to the controversy.
The issue stems from a two-minute video released by the ECB on the fourth day of the Trent Bridge Test, showing Stokes informing his England teammates that he would retire from international cricket after the match.
The dressing-room footage, which included audio, was published on social media before the tea interval while the Test was still in progress. Moments after news of his retirement spread around the ground, Stokes dismissed New Zealand batter Zak Foulkes, capping an emotional farewell in fitting fashion.
BEN STOKES’ FAREWELL OVERSHADOWED BY ICC QUERY
The controversy has slightly overshadowed the conclusion of one of England's most decorated careers. Stokes retired after transforming England's Test fortunes as captain alongside head coach Brendon McCullum under the aggressive 'Bazball' philosophy.
The all-rounder finished with more than 7,000 Test runs and over 250 wickets, while his heroic performances in the 2019 ODI World Cup final and the 2022 T20 World Cup final secured his place among England's all-time greats.
According to multiple reports, the ICC has written to the ECB alleging that the release of the dressing-room footage may have breached the Players' and Match Officials' Areas (PMOA) minimum standards, which form part of cricket's anti-corruption framework.
Article 2.2.11 prohibits fixed or temporary cameras and other recording equipment inside team dressing rooms for the purpose of broadcasting video or audio.
The governing body also reportedly reminded the ECB that any footage captured in players' areas should neither contain audio nor be released before the conclusion of a match.
The ICC's concerns relate to the ECB's handling of the footage rather than to Stokes himself. The former captain had previously said he left the planning and timing of his retirement announcement to his management team.
Neither the ICC nor the ECB has commented publicly on the reports. However, the episode has reignited debate over dressing-room media access and anti-corruption protocols, casting an unexpected shadow over Stokes' emotional farewell from international cricket.
