Joe Root honors friendship with Ben Stokes marking end of cricket era
Joe Root reflected on his friendship with Ben Stokes after Stokes' cricketing career reached a poignant conclusion. The duo, who played 225 times together for England, shared memorable highs and lows, with Root acknowledging, 'It’s been a hell of a ride mate.' Stokes' departure signals the end of an era for English cricket under the Bazball philosophy.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 10:00 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 10:10 UTC
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