Ben Stokes: Former England captain reacts as ICC contact ECB over possible retirement video rule breach
World Cup 2026
England shared a video of Ben Stokes announcing his retirement to his team-mates in the dressing room on social media; the ICC has contacted the ECB amid concerns the video breached anti-corruption rules; Stokes has reacted on social media
Thursday 9 July 2026 10:47, UK
Ben Stokes appears to have made light of the International Cricket Council (ICC) contacting the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over a potential rule breach linked to his retirement announcement.
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A video of Stokes’ farewell address to the England dressing room, during last month’s third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, has drawn the attention of the ICC, following a potential breach of filming regulations.
The Press Association has reported that the ECB has received official communication from the ICC regarding a video showing Ben Stokes informing his team-mates of his decision to retire on the fourth morning of the series decider, which England went on to lose.
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Reacting on social media to a report on the story, Stokes wrote: “Sack him …”
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