Tributes to Ben Stokes continue following his shock retirement from international cricket, with former India opener Shikhar Dhawan becoming the latest cricketer to pay tribute to the England all-rounder’s remarkable career.Stokes announced his retirement in the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, kicking off his illustrious international journey. Despite the disappointment of England’s 160-run testimonial and 2-1 series loss to New Zealand, teammates, opponents and former cricketers across the world paid huge tribute to the occasion.Dhawan also joined the tributes, praising Stokes’ winning ability and lasting impact on the game on ‘X’.“Few players change the course of a game like @benstokes38. A true competitor and one of the best all-rounders of this generation. Congratulations on an incredible career. 👏🏏”After the match, New Zealand captain Tom Latham congratulated Stokes and Root addressed Stokes in the dressing room. Tom Latham on Ben Stokes: “On behalf of New Zealand Cricket I would like to congratulate you on a great career. You are truly a once-in-a-lifetime player. We have had some great battles over the years and it was an honor to play against you. Congratulations on a great career mate. Enjoy your retirement.”Joe Root on playing alongside Stokes: “I’ve been playing cricket with or against Ben since I was 12 years old. He taught me my first dirty word when I first sledged with him. We’ve been getting along great ever since. It would be strange to walk into the locker room and not see him. He has been an incredible teammate and friend throughout this entire journey. “
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New Zealand sealed the series with a memorable win at Trent Bridge, the first time in 14 years that England have lost three or more games in a home Test series. However, the result was overshadowed by Stokes’ emotional farewell, with one of England’s greatest all-rounders bidding farewell to international cricket after a career filled with memorable performances and iconic moments.
