New Delhi, June 30 -- Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar today had words of praise for outgoing England cricketer Ben Stokes, who announced his retirement from international cricket in the middle of the third Test against New Zealand in Nottingham.

New Zealand defeated England by 160 runs in the third and final Test on Monday to seal the series 2-1.

Stokes, who led the England Test team from 2022 to 2026, watched the final moments of the match from the balcony of the England dressing room.

"I've always admired the way you brought energy into the game. Your positivity, your fearless intent, and the way you shaped moments under pressure stood out every time you walked in. As an all-rounder, you've been one of England's finest, and as a capt...