Ben Stokes has announced that he is retiring from one-day international cricket.
Stokes, England's Test captain and authoritative all-rounder, will continue to play T20I fixtures but says Tuesday's series-opener against South Africa will be his last in the 50-over format for his country.
The 31-year-old has a 39.44 batting average in 104 ODIs, has taken 74 wickets and was Player of the Match in England's incredible World Cup win in 2019.
Stokes' last ODI for England takes place at his home country ground in Durham, with the South Africa series
"I will play my last game for England in ODI cricket on Tuesday in Durham," said Stokes, who has also captained the ODI side, in a statement on Monday.
"I have decided to retire from this format. This has been an incredibly tough decision to make. I have loved every minute of playing with my mates for England. We have had an incredible journey on the way.
