Two 50s, 7 wickets: How Stokes fared on his red-ball return after retirement
Ben Stokes made a successful return to red-ball cricket for Durham, scoring two fifties and taking seven wickets in a dominant victory over Derbyshire. This performance marks a strong start for the former international star in the County Championship.
Why it matters
The performance is significant for cricket fans tracking the career trajectory of a high-profile athlete after his retirement from international play.
Ben Stokes delivered a superb all-round performance for Durham in his first red-ball match since retiring from international cricket in June.He scored two fifties and took seven wickets as Durham crushed Derbyshire by 338 runs in the County Championship.Stokes makes an impact with bat and ballAfter Durham posted 283 in their first innings, Stokes scored 53 before making an immediate impact with the ball. He took two wickets as Derbyshire were bowled out for 156, while Matthew Potts claimed five wickets.Stokes then produced an even better batting performance in the second innings, remaining unbeaten on 66.
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