India, June 30 -- Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to Ben Stokes after the England all-rounder announced his retirement from international cricket. Stokes made the surprise decision during the third Test against New Zealand, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable career. His final months in international cricket were not without controversy, as he served a one-match suspension during his last series for breaching the team's curfew. Despite that setback, Stokes leaves the game as one of England's finest all-rounders, having played countless match-winning innings and produced memorable performances across all formats.

Stokes also signed off with a strong record as England's Test captain. He led the team in 44 matches, winnin...