One of England's all-time greatest captains, Ben Stokes, has decided to retire from international cricket at the end of this Test match.
Ben, you have been the most inspirational captain, leader and legend this team could have ever hoped for.
We love you so much and wish you all the best in your retirement โค๏ธ
England will never be the same again.
@gus_tawse Good memories. I was a Broomhill โBomberโ in summer 1973 and 1974. Looked forward to summer evening games at Hazlehead v teams like the Froghall Vics ๐ Got a team photo somewhere
@gus_tawse Thanks for highlighting these positives. More .. 24th game at a WC and only our 5th win. Haiti are the 5th side we've beaten at a WC
John McGinn is our 19th ever goalscorer at WC .
Gunn is only the 3rd keeper to keep a clean sheet at a WC
16 debuts at WC all the players tonight).
@CricketScotland@ghkcricketclub So proud of this historic and impressive win v 9th ranked Irish. Onwards to WIndies Cmoon ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐
@NeilDrysdale Coming in to form at just the right time, beating 9th ranked team.. are you listening Menโs โฝ๏ธ ? Looking forward to being in Leeds for 7th ranked WIndies match on Thursday ๐
Scotland Women have just recorded, I believe, their first ever win over Bangladesh. Whisper it quietly, but they look a very good, and well-drilled, side. I think they might surprise a few people at the WWC. ๐
@jockgardiner Iโll never forget your & the other tributes at Pittodrie. The whole occasion generated much laughter and tears. Neale seemed to hit such heights so young and was such a positive force, it didnโt seem right to be saying goodbye. Iโll think of him as that heavenly dancer ๐
@NeilDrysdale I appreciate it less time to read than write Simmy. Iโm finished, thouroughly enjoyed it, often an emotional read. Looking forward to any Neale Cooper project. Only came across him 3 times, primary football, Shire junior cricket and later as a match day ambassador but loved him
@scotball_@FotMob Looks pretty good to me. Iโd maybe consider starting Ferguson rather than Christie but then again we should be on the front foot and Christie carries more of a threat. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Apparently on retirement itโs better to look forward than back, but thatโs not going to stop me enjoying โSimmyโ - revisiting the 80โs success of @AberdeenFC with the help of @NeilDrysdale and @NeilSimmy8 It will take me back to Gothenburg too. Cheers Simmy โค๏ธ
@dadbegg David, Iโm a Dons season ticket holder so I share your grim conclusion. Frankly I canโt rationally explain why Iโve just renewed my ST ๐๐ Iโm a lifelong cricket enthusiast too, so Iโm looking forward to your cricket postsโฆany particular areas of interest or themes?
@aseemshiva78@ScottyCricket Best wishes from ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ with your quest for 6th place. Iโm surprised by Nepalโs position, Nepal v Scotland matches are usually very close, tense and entertaining. Maybe T20 is favoured format ?