With the 2023 ODI World Cup being less than two months away, defending champions England are looking forward to bringing one of their heroes of the 2019 World Cup – Ben Stokes – back into their squad.
Notably, Ben Stokes retired from the 50-over format in 2022 but he continues to lead the England cricket team in the longest format of the game.
Will Ben Stokes Play In ODI World Cup 2023?
As per the reports, the England cricket team will request the sensational all-rounder to take his retirement back and be available for the World Cup defense in India. Stokes played an instrumental role in England’s famous 2019 ODI World Cup win and 2022 T20 World Cup triumph. He is hailed a big-game player, performing for his side when it matters the most.
The England cricket team’s selectors will choose their preliminary 18-person team for the competition in India on Tuesday.
England’s white-ball coach on Ben Stokes’ return
Meanwhile, ahead of the all-important meeting, England’s white-ball coach Matthew Mott has stated that ODI captain Jos Buttler will call Ben Stokes and the team is hopeful of seeing him in India for the marquee tournament. As quoted by Daily Mail, Mott said:
“Jos will probably lead the way on that communication, but Ben Stokes fairly forthright with all of us. We’ll check on his interest,”
He added:
“There has not been a clear direction on what he’s going to do yet, but we are still hopeful. I’ve always said his bowling would be a bonus, but just look at what he brings with the bat, even in the field.”
“Watching him throughout the whole Ashes series, he had such a great presence. He’s done it for years when it comes to performing in one-day cricket and so he’s an invaluable commodity,”
