‘Sack him’ – Stokes on potential retirement rule breach
World Cup 2026
Ben Stokes has reacted after the International Cricket Council contacted the England and Wales Cricket Board over a potential rule breach linked to his retirement announcement.
News of the end of the former England captain’s international career was made public during the fourth day of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
Stokes told his team-mates of his decision before play began on that Sunday, in an address that was filmed.
Match Details
The footage of the 35-year-old speaking in the England dressing room was shared with broadcasters and on social media at 15:25 BST, shortly before the tea interval.
But the ICC has alleged the publishing of the footage at that time contravenes its standards for players’ and match officials’ areas (PMOA) at international matches.
Replying to the news, Stokes posted a link to the story on X, external with the caption: “Sack him.”
Tournament Impact
In a letter sent on Saturday, the ICC states the ECB has breached the provision by recording and broadcasting the footage and audio of Stokes’ address before the Test concluded.
Article 2.2.11 of the PMOA minimum standards states national cricket federations should: “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.”
Stokes created moments and the moments are no more
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