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Published 13:33 18 Jul 2022 BST
Updated 13:53 18 Jul 2022 BST
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"I have loved all 104 games I have played so far, I've got one more, and it feels amazing to be playing my last game at my home ground in Durham.
"As always, the England fans have always been there for me and will continue to be there. You're the best fans in the world."
Ahead of his final game, Stokes has scored 2,919 runs and taken 74 wickets in the format. But his most memorable innings at ODI level is undoubtedly his player-of-the-match performance in the 2019 World Cup final. Although the game is perhaps best remembered for the super over finale, Stokes hit a superb 84 not out to get his side to that point. [caption id="attachment_349031" align="alignnone" width="1366"]
Stokes hit a magnificent 84 not out in the 2019 World Cup final, and was named player of the match as a result (Getty) [/caption]
Rob Key, managing director of England men's cricket, labelled Stokes' decision to retire as a "typically selfless" one.
He said: "I know this must have been a tough decision, but I completely understand why he has reached this conclusion.
"I'm sure that when we look back on Ben's career and see this as one of the reasons he will play 120-plus Tests and help England in T20 matches and World Cups for many years to come.
"It is a typically selfless decision that will benefit England long-term."
https://twitter.com/TheBarmyArmy/status/1549011590443405313He is the second big name to retire from England's ODI side, following Eoin Morgan's retirement at the end of June.
With the next World Cup less than a year and half away, England now have two major gaps in their squad to fill ahead of their title defence.
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