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Ben Stokes appears to have enlightened the International Cricket Council (ICC) by contacting the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over a possible rules breach linked to his retirement announcement.
A video of Stokes’ farewell speech in the England dressing room during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge last month has attracted the ICC’s attention after a possible breach of filming rules.
The Press Association reported that the ECB received official communication from the ICC on a video of Ben Stokes informing his teammates of his decision to retire on the fourth morning of the series decider, which England lost.
Reacting on social media to a report of the story, Stokes wrote: “Sack him…”
The former England captain appeared to highlight the fact that it will be difficult for cricket authorities to sanction him now that he has retired from international cricket.
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Ben Stokes took a wicket after announcing his retirement from international cricket on the fourth day of the third Test against New Zealand.
The two-minute-and-nine-second video appeared across England’s social media channels and was a pinned post on the England Cricket X account for over a week.
Stokes’ announcement was screened by broadcasters soon after it became public knowledge.
The dressing rooms are part of a protected area known as the Player and Match Official Area (PMOA), which is governed by a set of principles known as the ICC’s Minimum Standards. These are maintained by the governing body to comply with its anti-corruption code.
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Ben Stokes reflects on his decision to retire from international cricket and explains why now was the right time.
Article 2.2.11 of the Standard for International Matches states that national federations must ensure “no fixed or temporary video cameras or other recording equipment are installed within any dressing room used by teams for the purpose of broadcasting video or audio footage”. Any exceptions must be agreed in advance with the designated Anti-Corruption Director.
An additional guideline suggests that such exceptions to video footage should not feature any audio and be for a maximum of two minutes.
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Harry Brook has paid tribute to Ben Stokes after his retirement from international cricket and insists he is up to the challenge of becoming England’s next Test captain.
The ICC has sought an explanation behind the alleged violations and may seek “corrective measures” guarantees. It is understood that the ECB has 14 days to formally respond.
The video was released shortly before the tea break on the fourth day, where Stokes was in the middle of a trademark long bowling spell.
Stokes took a wicket on his first ball after the announcement, with the crowd cheering loudly after hearing the news before the start of the over.
England are yet to name a replacement for Stokes, but do not play another Test match until August 19 against Pakistan at Headingley.
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