England’s interim ECB chief has issued a response to Ben Stokes ’ ODI retirement following the brutal cricket schedule. He played his final game in the 50-over format against South Africa last month to focus on leading England 's Test team and playing T20 cricket.
Stokes and Jonny Bairstow have also opted out of The Hundred in order to rest. After announcing his retirement from ODIs, Stokes said: "There is too much cricket rammed in for people to play all three formats now.
"We are not cars, you can't just fill us up and we'll go out there and be ready to be fuelled up again." Following his warning over the schedule demands on top players, interim England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Clare Connor assured him his concerns have "absolutely" been heard.
