Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali have both withdrawn from this year's Hundred for personal career reasons. Stokes aims to focus on his fitness and duties in Test cricket after facing injury setbacks and poor performance in previous seasons. In contrast, Moeen has decided to retire from county cricket to seize opportunities in global franchise leagues. Both players have significantly influenced their respective teams, with Stokes recognizing the need for strategic scheduling as he prepares for the Ashes series and Moeen stepping into a player-coach role.
Ben Stokes prioritizes his fitness and red ball duties after withdrawing from the Hundred, while Moeen Ali retires from county cricket to focus on global franchise leagues.
Stokes has experienced poor luck with the Hundred, scoring just 14 runs in five appearances and suffering a serious hamstring injury last year.
Moeen Ali’s retirement from county cricket marks a shift towards global leagues, though he leaves a gap in Birmingham Phoenix's lineup and will take on a player-coach role.
As Stokes prepares for the Ashes series, he reflects on his physical challenges with injuries and aims to prolong his career with strategic decisions.
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