Former India captain Ajay Jadeja lauded Ben Stokes’ retirement, calling it the “right call” and a testament to his refusal to be dictated by external forces. Jadeja admired Stokes’ principled stand, suggesting the all-rounder wouldn’t tolerate administrators controlling his personal life. Meanwhile, Sanjay Manjrekar expressed sadness, calling Stokes’ departure an “end of an era” and highlighting his match-winning prowess on the big stage.
