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Unbelievable! Ben Stokes retires with a record no cricketer has ever achieved
Published 3 July 2026 ยท sports
Ben Stokes, the recently retired England all-rounder, leaves behind a truly unique Test record: he's the only player to have batted in all 11 positions
Ben Stokes, the recently retired England all-rounder, leaves behind a truly unique Test record: he's the only player to have batted in all 11 positions and dismissed batsmen from every spot in the order. This remarkable feat underscores his immense versatility throughout a distinguished 15-year career, marked by match-winning performances and iconic victories. Stokes' adaptability across batting and bowling cemented his status as one of England's greatest modern cricketers.
Published: July 3, 2026 โข 6:00 AM IST ยท Updated: July 3, 2026 โข 7:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Ben Stokes, the recently retired England all-rounder, leaves behind a truly unique Test record: he's the only player to have batted in all 11 positions and dismissed batsmen from every spot in the order.
This remarkable feat underscores his immense versatility throughout a distinguished 15-year career, marked by match-winning performances and iconic victories.
Stokes' adaptability across batting and bowling cemented his status as one of England's greatest modern cricketers.