Ben Stokes is popping out of retirement from one-day internationals to play in England’s defence of the Cricket World Cup.
Stokes give up ODIs final yr, saying taking part in in all three codecs was unsustainable.
The allrounder is England’s Test captain and starred for the Twenty20 group of their run to the World Cup title final yr within the recreation’s shortest format.
Now he’ll be taking part in within the 50-over model once more, with England deciding on him Wednesday initially for the upcoming four-match one-day collection in opposition to New Zealand at dwelling in September.
The majority of that squad will make up the group for the Cricket World Cup in India beginning in October.
“The return of Ben Stokes only adds to that quality with his match-winning ability and leadership,” mentioned Luke Wright, England nationwide selector.
“I am certain that every fan will enjoy seeing him back in an England ODI shirt again.”
Stokes performed within the just lately accomplished Ashes collection regardless of a long-standing knee damage which prevented him from bowling as a lot as common.
Stokes was England’s match-winner within the 2019 Cricket World Cup remaining in opposition to New Zealand at Lord’s.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
