'Staying away from the middle will be hardest': Sachin Tendulkar's emotional message to Ben Stokes after retirement
"@benstokes38, I've always admired the way you brought energy into the game. Though knowing you, staying away from the middle might be the hardest part. Good luck for your next innings!"Stokes signs off with no regretsStokes' farewell, however, ended in disappointment as Tom Latham's New Zealand completed a 160-run victory at Trent Bridge to seal the three-match series 2-1.
- ▪"@benstokes38, I've always admired the way you brought energy into the game.
- ▪Though knowing you, staying away from the middle might be the hardest part.
- ▪Good luck for your next innings!"Stokes signs off with no regretsStokes' farewell, however, ended in disappointment as Tom Latham's New Zealand completed a 160-run victory at Trent Bridge to seal the three-match series 2-1.
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