‘Once-in-a-generation player’: Latham, Root pay heartfelt tributes to Stokes

England’s star all-rounder Ben Stokes has bid farewell to Test cricket, announcing his retirement after a memorable career. Despite a loss in his final match against New Zealand, Stokes received glowing tributes from opponents and teammates. New Zealand captain Tom Latham lauded him as a “once-in-a-generation player,” while Joe Root reflected on their long-standing friendship and the void Stokes’ absence will leave in the dressing room.