Cricket News / 'Sack Him': Ben Stokes Reacts as ICC Questions Dressing Room Retirement Video
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Ben Stokes responded with a two-word social media post, "Sack him," after the ICC reportedly contacted the ECB over a video filmed inside England's dressing room announcing his retirement during the third Test against New Zealand.
New Delhi, Jul 9: Ben Stokes responded with a two-word social media post on Thursday to reports that the International Cricket Council had contacted the England and Wales Cricket Board over a video announcing his retirement from international cricket during the third Test against New Zealand.
The ICC has reportedly written to the ECB regarding a video filmed inside England's dressing room at Trent Bridge, in which Stokes informed his teammates of his decision to retire from international cricket. The board released the footage on the fourth day of the Test while the match was still underway and with Stokes on the field.
The former England captain responded to The Telegraph's report on X with a tongue-in-cheek two-word post, writing, "Sack him…"
Moments after the announcement was made public, Stokes struck with the ball during his bowling spell. England, however, went on to lose the match by 160 runs as New Zealand secured a 2-1 series victory.
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The ICC's communication related to the Players' and Match Officials' Areas (PMOA) minimum standards, which support the governing body's anti-corruption regulations.
Article 2.2.11 of the PMOA standards states that member boards must "Ensure that there are no fixed or temporary video cameras or other recording equipment set up within any dressing room used by the teams for the purposes of broadcasting video or audio footage."
The report further claimed that the ICC reminded the ECB that footage recorded inside protected areas should neither contain audio nor be released before the conclusion of a match. The reported communication is not expected to lead to disciplinary action.
(IANS)
The ICC has reportedly written to the ECB regarding a video filmed inside England's dressing room at Trent Bridge, in which Stokes informed his teammates of his decision to retire from international cricket. The board released the footage on the fourth day of the Test while the match was still underway and with Stokes on the field.
The former England captain responded to The Telegraph's report on X with a tongue-in-cheek two-word post, writing, "Sack him…"
The 35-year-old told his England teammates about his decision before the fourth day of the third and final Test at Trent Bridge. An emotional Stokes spoke to the team before play, urging everyone to finish the match with full commitment.Sack him … https://t.co/LYQ5ZlYqDE
— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) July 9, 2026
Moments after the announcement was made public, Stokes struck with the ball during his bowling spell. England, however, went on to lose the match by 160 runs as New Zealand secured a 2-1 series victory.
Also Read: Sanju Samson Walks Down Memory Lane, Recalls Surreal KKR Trials at 14
The ICC's communication related to the Players' and Match Officials' Areas (PMOA) minimum standards, which support the governing body's anti-corruption regulations.
Article 2.2.11 of the PMOA standards states that member boards must "Ensure that there are no fixed or temporary video cameras or other recording equipment set up within any dressing room used by the teams for the purposes of broadcasting video or audio footage."
The report further claimed that the ICC reminded the ECB that footage recorded inside protected areas should neither contain audio nor be released before the conclusion of a match. The reported communication is not expected to lead to disciplinary action.
(IANS)
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