Ben Stokes comments on ECB's possible anti-corruption breach during retirement test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 6:57 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Ben Stokes remarked on a possible anti-corruption rule breach by the ECB during his final Test at Trent Bridge against New Zealand. The ECB released a video of Stokes announcing his retirement to teammates, which has raised concerns from the ICC regarding compliance with international standards related to player and match official interactions. The ECB received a letter from the ICC addressing these concerns, emphasizing rules about not broadcasting footage from dressing rooms during ongoing matches. Stokes responded on social media with a light-hearted comment amidst growing speculation regarding his successor as England's captain.
- •Stokes announced retirement during Trent Bridge Test against New Zealand
- •ECB faces ICC scrutiny over dressing room video release
- •ICC's letter cites anti-corruption code violations
- •Stokes replied with a humorous remark on social media
- •Speculation grows over Stokes' successor as captain
- 6:57 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Stokes’ two-word response over ECB’s possible anti-corruption rule breach during retirement test
"The ECB released a video of Stokes telling his England teammates of his impending retirement during the Trent Bridge Test which has left them in bother with the International Cricket Council
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