ICC contacts ECB over Stokes retirement video

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been contacted by the International Cricket Council (ICC) over Ben Stokes' retirement announcement.

News of the end of the former England captain's international career was made public during the fourth day of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

Stokes told his team-mates of his decision before play began on that Sunday, in an address that was filmed.

The footage of the 35-year-old speaking in the England dressing room was shared with broadcasters and on social media at 15:25 BST, shortly before the tea interval.

But the ICC has alleged the publishing of the footage at that time contravenes its standards for players' and match officials' areas (PMOA) at international matches.

Article 2.2.11 of the PMOA minimum standards states national cricket federations should: "Ensure that there are no fixed or temporary video cameras or other recording equipment set up within any dressing room used by the teams for the purposes of broadcasting video or audio footage."

In a letter sent on Saturday, the ICC states the ECB has breached the provision by recording and broadcasting the footage and audio of Stokes' address before the Test concluded.

-BBC