13 months in the past, Stokes, who can be the Check captain, stepped away from the ODI format as a result of taxing calls for of being a multi-format participant, coupled with issues a couple of persistent left knee harm.
This harm led to him refraining from bowling within the last three Exams of the just lately concluded Ashes sequence in opposition to Australia.Regardless of this setback, Stokes, famend for his pivotal position in England’s victory over New Zealand within the 2019 World Cup last at Lord’s, could now tackle the position of a specialist batsman as England strives to retain their crown in India, commencing in October.
Within the upcoming month, England have scheduled 4 warm-up ODIs in opposition to New Zealand on house turf. Stokes, featured in a 15-player squad introduced on Wednesday, could be a key determine within the line-up, which is predicted to resemble the squad that can ultimately journey for the World Cup.
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England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) males’s crew selector Luke Wright stated: “Any sequence in opposition to New Zealand is carefully fought and can present us with a super alternative to check ourselves in opposition to among the best groups on the planet.
“The return of Ben Stokes solely provides to that high quality together with his match-winning means and management. I’m sure that each fan will get pleasure from seeing him again in an England ODI shirt once more.”
(With company inputs)
